Accountant

Publicis Groupe Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advertising agency in Singapore seeks an experienced Accountant to support financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Responsibilities include managing job structures and conducting job reconciliations. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in the advertising industry and holds a relevant degree or CPA credential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the Advertising Industry.
• Ability to work under strict timelines.
• Organized and can thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on job management workflow and design job structure.
• Conduct monthly job review and reconciliation with stakeholders.
• Approve job openings and supplier purchase orders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Strong communication

Multitasking

Education

Degree in Business/Accounting or CPA, ACCA, CA

Job description

Company Description

Publicis Groupe is not just a company you work for; it’s a platform for you to take your talent to the world. At Publicis Groupe, you are connected to our global network, intelligence, tools, clients, brands and 80,000 brilliant minds with expertise in data, technology, media, strategy, creativity and business transformation. The group is the third largest communications group in the world. Founded in Paris in 1926, we are present in more than 100 countries as leaders in marketing, communication, and digital business transformation. Two of its biggest solution hubs in Singapore – Publicis Communications and Publicis Media & Digital – empower clients to navigate the modern media landscape.

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join Publicis Groupe’s Finance team. This role plays a key part in supporting the financial operations of the agency, ensuring accuracy in reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and timely delivery of financial insights to stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a solid grasp of accounting principles, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Co‑work with Commercial Finance Analyst to implement and execute end‑to‑end process of a job management workflow and design job structure involving IT tech support team and non‑Finance team.
• Onboard new joiners to the new process and workflow, including maintaining PPT and conducting training of non‑Finance team on use of Altair and integrating job workflow following client requirements.
• Manage end‑to‑end process from job management to GL flow and advise work‑arounds to job closures from Finance standpoint.
• Continuously upkeep job structure, E‑T‑E process as and when there are new changes or updates.
• Conduct monthly job review and full job reconciliation with non‑Finance audience, including review of aged jobs and aged POs in compliance to ensure job closures in a timely manner.
• Ensure “financial health” of jobs is compliant with Groupe FMC control and audit requirements.
• Attend weekly Revenue meeting sessions with stakeholders; follow up on documentation for revenue take‑up; address issues to meet revenue landing at month‑end.
• Perform month‑end revenue closing and oversee a Finance Associate to ensure full compliance to job management including job billing, job reconciliation, job closure and revenue take‑up per Groupe and Audit policies and key controls.
• Ensure timeliness to job billing and closures; approve job opening in Altair to set correct job structure and revenue take‑up in the system.
• Approve supplier purchase orders in the systems, ensuring correct job number, workcode, costs, etc. are taken into consideration in overall job recon. No costs over‑runs.
• Provide active support for questions pertaining to supplier or inter‑company PO and other ad‑hoc month‑end schedule and audit documentation compilation where necessary.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under strict timelines.
• Problem‑solving ability, systematic thinking, and independent work.
• Multitasking, organized and systematic approach.
• Can‑do spirit, thriving in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and presentation ability to non‑Finance stakeholders.
• At least 5 years of experience working in the Advertising Industry.
• Degree in Business/Accounting or a CPA, ACCA, or CA qualification.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function & Industries

Accounting/Auditing and Finance; Advertising Services

Location

Singapore, Singapore

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