Financial Monitoring Controls (FMC) Manager

Publicis Groupe México; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 650,000 - 850,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global marketing agency is seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant to join its Internal Audit and Risk Management team in Mexico City. The role involves testing financial processes and controls, preparing detailed reports, and communicating best practices to finance teams across LATAM. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities in English, with a second language being a plus. The position requires approximately 30% travel across LATAM.

Formación

• Experience in internal controls or SOX is preferable but not required.
• Experience in advertising or media is preferable but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Perform testing of financial processes and controls for agencies.
• Prepare audit files and presentations for action plans for deficiencies.
• Communicate latest guidelines and train CFOs/Finance teams.

Conocimientos

Certified Chartered Accountant

Strong analytical skills

Fluent in English

Fluency in a second language

Knowledge of GAAP / IFRS

Educación

Audit / Accounting certification

Herramientas

MS Word

Excel

Descripción del empleo

OVERVIEW

Part of the Internal Audit, FMC and Risk management team, you will be responsible for the testing of financial controls and compliance with Publicis Groupe policies across the LATAM entities across all the Publicis practice.

REPORTING

Reporting to the Financial Monitoring Controls Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The role involves the following:

• Performance of on-site testing of finance processes and controls for agencies (for example revenue recognition).
• Testing involves:
  • Preparation of an audit file evidencing the testing performed and conclusions.
  • Identification and assessment of control exceptions and deficiencies including related risk assessment.
  • Presentation and agreement of action plans with local management for the remediation of control deficiencies.
  • Preparation of reports detailing deficiencies and recommendations for improvements.
• Execute an efficient and effective assessment approach to ensure that all assigned work is completed according to schedule and within the established budget parameters.
• Perform all assigned duties in a manner that reflects the highest professional standards.
• Communication of latest Groupe guidelines and best practices (relating to internal controls and compliance matters) to CFOs / Finance teams and training / induction of new CFO / Finance teams in Groupe policies and Best Practices.
• Supporting the FMC program in the drafting and review of audit tools and Best Practices guidelines.
• Other ad hoc finance related projects as may arise from time to time.

BACKGROUND

The candidate should have the following background:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or other Audit / Accounting certification.
• Big 4 experience (SOX and internal controls experience preferable, but not required).
• Ability to write and speak clearly and fluently in English.
• Fluency in a second language other than English (Portuguese preferable, but not required).
• Knowledge of GAAP / IFRS and audit techniques.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Experience in advertising and / or media (preferable, but not required).

PERSONAL TRAITS

The ideal candidate should possess the following personal characteristics:

• Excellent spoken and written English.
• High ethical standards and integrity; able to be a champion of the company’s value system.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Persistent and diligent in following through projects to closure.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate confidently with senior management.
• Proactive, with abundant energy and drive, and a strong desire to succeed.
• Prepared to travel approximately 30% throughout LATAM, planning and managing trips independently while receiving remote guidance and support.