Financial Reporting & Control Analyst

Overview

At dentsu we are looking for a Junior Financial & Reporting Controller to join our team in Milan office reporting to the Senior Financial Reporting & Controller.

The purpose of this role is to perform and support the Financial reporting and control activities required each month and quarter end working closely with the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) organization; assist in management of processes and controls in adherence with dentsu Internal Control Framework (ICF) best in class standards and industry requirements; drive continuous improvement initiatives across multiple reporting areas; ensure a regular and systematic financial reporting to the business which is accurate timely and insightful.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and reliable output from specific tasks during monthly, quarterly and annual reporting processes for control and reporting compliance
• Work closely with FP&A to support delivery of (1) insightful reports for internal management reporting and for Group reporting (2) ad-hoc financial analysis of Actual performance (3) best in class financial information and analysis to CEO, CFO and Leadership team
• Support continued improvements in quality and efficiency of financial reporting processes in collaboration with the wider finance team
• Maintain a working relationship with other teams and stakeholders in other Finance pillars. Provide appropriate technical analysis and advice to key partners working within the team to solve complex problems
• Support control and reporting compliance including support in preparing technical accounting memos
• Support the audit process liaising with external audit on appropriate workstreams
• Assist in developing new reporting formats and analytical tools with the Group to drive improved financial insight and performance

Qualifications

• 2 / 3 years previous experience in Audit firms
• Master of science in Business administration
• Knowledge of accounting (ITA GAAP IAS IFRS)
• Fluent in English
• Advanced knowledge of the Office package especially with Excel
• Knowledge of SAP (BPC) D365 is a plus
• Problem solving; capacity of working under pressure and with tight deadline
• Experience in Media field is a plus
• A desire to evolve, innovate and enjoy what you do

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Location: Milan

Brand: Dentsu

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent