Senior Associate Finance

Publicis Groupe; Gurgaon; Sur place; INR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Gender-Neutral Policy

18 paid holidays

Generous parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Employee Assistance Programs

Résumé du poste

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V in Gurgaon is looking for a Senior Associate – Controllership, responsible for key financial activities including month-end close and financial reporting. With a focus on accuracy and compliance, this role involves collaboration with various business teams and supports audits.

The ideal candidate holds a Chartered Accountant qualification and has 2-5 years of relevant experience. Benefits include flexible work arrangements and a gender-neutral policy.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in controllership, accounting, or audit.

Responsabilités

• Execute month-end closing activities including P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Prepare monthly profit & loss statements and supporting schedules.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure compliance.
• Manage intercompany bookings, reconciliations, and settlements.
• Support internal and external audits with necessary documentation.
• Collaborate with FP&A and business teams for reporting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.

Connaissances

Accounting knowledge (GL, accruals, Balance Sheet, P&L)

Financial analysis and reporting

Understanding of internal controls

Advanced Excel skills

Communication and stakeholder management

Formation

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Outils

Power BI

Excel

Description du poste

Overview

The Senior Associate – Controllership is responsible for executing key financial controllership activities, including month-end close, financial reporting, and balance sheet governance. The role ensures accuracy in books of accounts, supports audits, and drives process efficiency through continuous improvement and automation.

Your Impact OR Responsibilities:

1. Month-End Close & Accounting

• Execute end-to-end month-end closing activities (P&L and Balance Sheet)
• Post and review journal entries including:
  • Accruals, prepayments, provisions
  • Depreciation and adjustments
  • Intercompany transactions
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial close

2. Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly profit & loss statements and supporting schedules
• Perform variance analysis (Actual vs Prior/Plan)
• Generate MIS reports and provide actionable insights to stakeholders

3. Balance Sheet Management

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations
• Track and resolve open items / aging balances
• Ensure all accounts are audit-ready with proper documentation

4. Books Review and Controls

• Perform detailed review of books of accounts
• Identify discrepancies and drive corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies

5. Intercompany Accounting

• Manage intercompany bookings, reconciliations, and settlements
• Ensure accurate and timely elimination of intercompany balances

6. Audit & Compliance Support

• Support internal, statutory, and external audits
• Provide schedules, reconciliations, and audit responses
• Ensure compliance with tax requirements (GST, TDS, etc.)

7. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with FP&A, Payroll, Procurement, and Business teams
• Support cost allocation, reclassification, and reporting queries
• Handle stakeholder queries efficiently

8. Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce manual effort
• Support automation initiatives (Power BI, Excel, workflows)
• Drive efficiency and accuracy in reporting and reconciliations

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA)
• 2–5 years of experience in controllership / accounting / audit

Skills

• Strong accounting knowledge (GL, accruals, Balance Sheet, P&L)
• Financial analysis and reporting capabilities
• Understanding of internal controls and compliance
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot, Lookup, Data handling)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management

Benefits of Working Here:

• Gender-Neutral Policy
• 18 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Generous parental leave and new parent transition program
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Programs to help you in wellness and well-being.