Associate Commercial Finance Manager (Creative)

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major advertising company in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Finance Professional to ensure compliance with revenue recognition policies, support financial forecasting and month-end activities, and coordinate finance-related matters. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in Accounting or equivalent, is meticulous and organized, and demonstrates strong problem-solving skills. The role offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage, generous leave entitlements, and a hybrid work schedule.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlements

Comprehensive medical coverage

Office closure for special events

Phone Allowance

Hybrid working schedule

Qualifications

• Strong sense of responsibility.
• Independent and resourceful.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Experience in the advertising industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure revenue recognition per company policies.
• Support revenue forecasting and reporting processes.
• Assist in month-end closing activities.
• Coordinate finance-related meetings with business leads.
• Maintain client and vendor Master Data accuracy.
• Support finance matters in tenders.
• Ensure client billings meet requirements.
• Assist with audits.
• Handle ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Responsibility

Problem solving skills

Team player

Organisational skills

Meticulousness

Education

Degree in Accounting or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Spectra / BCC Accounting Software

Hyperion (HFM)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure revenue recognition is in accordance with Groupe policies
• Actively support the revenue forecasting, budgeting and reporting process
• Actively support Commercial Finance Managers in month-end closing activities such as journals, schedules, reports and etc
• Co-ordinate and support weekly Finance WIP sessions with business leads
• Maintain and update relevant schedules such as WIP, Accrued Revenue, Deferred Income and etc
• Maintain Master Data accuracy of clients and vendors
• Support and co-ordinate finance related matters in business tenders
• Ensure client billings are in line with clients’ requirements
• Assist with internal, external and client audits
• Any other ad-hoc projects assigned from time to time

Qualifications

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Strong sense of responsibility
• Independent and resourceful
• Organised
• Meticulous
• A team player
• Good problem solving skills

QUALIFICATION

• Possess a Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Experience in advertising industry will be added advantage

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

• MS Excel – highly preferable
• Spectra / BCC Accounting Software
• Hyperion (HFM)

Additional information

• Generous leave entitlements, including birthday leave, rest day and family care leave.
• Office closure for World Mental Health Day 10th October.
• Additional Company closure for all 4 major festive Celebrations
• Cashless comprehensive medical coverage, including access to a panel clinic, dental and optical care.
• Life and personal accident insurance and group hospitalization and surgery.
• A hybrid working schedule and with Friday disconnects.
• Rest Relax & Recharge - office closure last week of December every year.
• Phone Allowance