Associate Finance Manager

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Medical coverage

Hybrid work schedule

Phone allowance

Job summary

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V in Malaysia is seeking an Associate Finance Manager to support media finance operations. You will handle onboarding of suppliers and clients, monitor jobs, and ensure accurate billing and revenue recognition in the ERP system.

The role requires strong numerical ability, 4+ years in finance or accounting, and solid Excel skills. A hybrid work arrangement is available with emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and timely issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience with at least a Diploma in Finance/Accounting or qualified professional certification.
• Prior hands-on experience in Accounting or Accounts Receivables/Billing operations for media industry an advantage, but not mandatory as training would be provided.
• Strong in numbers and intermediate in Microsoft Excel (such as pivot table and v-lookup).
• Analytical, meticulous with a positive attitude to learn fast and work hard.

Responsibilities

• On-boarding of new suppliers and clients
• Jobs monitoring, analysis and closing
• Issue/check billing instructions to shared service team and ensure 100% billing completion before end of following month of activity
• Revenue recognition and reconciliation of WIP account. Review completeness and accuracy once posted in ERP System
• Resolve/respond to client billing queries
• Resolve issues in supplier invoices in co-ordination with Media/Operations team
• Work closely with respective teams on issue resolutions
• Regular WIP meeting with Stakeholders
• Accounts Payable responsibilities

Skills

Accounting skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Team player

Education

Diploma in Finance/Accounting

Tools

ERP system

MS Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

As an Associate Finance Manager, you will support in media finance operations, including but not limited to:

• On-boarding of new suppliers and clients
• Jobs monitoring, analysis and closing
• Issue/check billing instructions to shared service team and ensure 100% billing completion before end of following month of activity
• Revenue recognition and reconciliation of WIP account. Review completeness and accuracy once posted in ERP System
• Resolve/respond to client billing queries
• Resolve issues in supplier invoices in co-ordination with Media/Operations team
• Work closely with respective teams on issue resolutions
• Regular WIP meeting with Stakeholders
• Accounts Payable responsibilities

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience with at least a Diploma in Finance/Accounting or qualified professional certification
• Prior hands-on experience in Accounting or Accounts Receivables/Billing operations for media industry an advantage, but not mandatory as training would be provided
• Strong in numbers and intermediate in Microsoft Excel (such as pivot table and v-lookup)
• Analytical, meticulous with a positive attitude to learn fast and work hard
• Good team player and able to work with minimal supervision

Additional information

Our employee benefits package comprises the following:

• 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