Finance Specialist (1 Year Renewable Contract)

dentsu; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Volunteer leave

Wellness days off

Learning & Development opportunities

Dentsu University access

Job summary

Dentsu is a global leader in integrated growth and transformation, delivering innovative financial operations support across AR and AP. This role focuses on accurate billing, invoicing, and adherence to SLAs, while coordinating with internal teams and external vendors.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in finance operations, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics and media systems like PIN.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in finance operations, AR/AP, or full-set accounting.
• Strong understanding of AR/AP processes and month-end activities.
• Experience with ERP/finance platforms and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Process AR and AP transactions accurately within SLAs.
• Review billing and media records, resolve discrepancies with internal teams and vendors.
• Collaborate with planners, buyers, client servicing, and finance stakeholders on queries.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings and reconciliations.
• Identify process improvements and participate in governance initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Thrives in fast-paced env

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

PIN

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Dentsu is a global leader in integrated growth and transformation, driving sustainable solutions and innovation for some of the world's most influential brands. Founded in 1901, dentsu operates in approximately 120 countries with a team of approximately 68,000 employees, and boasts a network of world-class brands, including Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect, Merkle, and more. These brands, each with deep expertise in media, creativity, and digital, collaborate to deliver integrated growth solutions that create lasting, meaningful impact.

As we look toward the future, dentsu is focused on Innovating to impact-fostering collaboration, creativity, and cutting-edge technology to drive real, transformative change.

What your typical day will look like:

As a Finance Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations across Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP), ensuring billing, invoicing, and financial transactions are processed accurately and within agreed service levels. Working closely with both internal stakeholders and external vendors, you will help maintain smooth financial operations while ensuring compliance with company policies and governance standards.

Your day-to-day work will involve processing invoices, resolving billing and payment queries, supporting month-end activities, and collaborating with multiple teams to ensure financial data remains accurate and up to date. Through strong attention to detail and stakeholder management, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes and service delivery.

Core responsibilities include:

• Process Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) transactions, ensuring invoices, billings, and financial requests are completed accurately and within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Review billing, invoice, and media system records, resolving exceptions, unbilled items, and financial discrepancies while coordinating with internal teams and external vendors.
• Partner closely with planners, buyers, client servicing teams, suppliers, and finance stakeholders to resolve billing, payment, and account-related queries in a timely manner.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing activities, including account reconciliations, audit preparation, and compliance documentation.
• Drive operational excellence by identifying process improvement opportunities, supporting governance initiatives, participating in cross-functional backup responsibilities, and maintaining accurate financial records.

A bit about you:

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, with approximately 3-5 years of experience in finance operations, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, or full-set accounting.
• Good understanding of AR and AP processes, financial reconciliations, invoice management, and month-end financial activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills, able to collaborate confidently with both internal teams and external vendors.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, media systems (e.g. PIN), or similar finance platforms would be a strong advantage, alongside strong Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and driven by continuous improvement, with a collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What’s in it for you:

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change
• 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way
• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University
• Be part of a global network that truly invests in recognising performance with via our Never Before Awards, and social impact, including having a clearly mapped path to becoming net zero

Be part of a global network that truly invests in recognising performance with via our Never Before Awards, and social impact, including having a clearly mapped path to becoming net zero

Will live the dentsu 8 Ways at all times: We Dream Loud, We Inspire Change, We Team Without Limits, We All Lead, We Make It Real, We Climb High, We Choose Excitement, We Are A Force For Good.

Inclusion and Diversity

We’re proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That’s what we care about.

So, whether you’re joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.

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