Accountant

VML; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Singapore seeks a motivated professional to support the Senior Finance Manager. Responsibilities include financial reporting, budget preparation, and statutory compliance. Ideal candidates have a degree in Accounting, CPA qualification, and experience in finance within a multinational company. The agency embraces a hybrid work model, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of Finance/Accounting work experience with a multinational company or top tier accounting firm.
• Advertising industry work and SOX experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely and accurate management financial reporting.
• Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly forecasts.
• Review WIP listing to ensure prompt billing and revenue recognition.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Financial Control

Budgeting

Statutory Compliance

Excel proficiency

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Diploma/ Degree in Accounting

Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

We are looking for a motivated professional to provide support to the Senior Finance Manager. Responsible for the commercial, accounting & reporting functions of VML Singapore. Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures and to continue to strive for best practice in all areas of Financial Management and Controls.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting
• Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate management financial reporting and highlighting all material commercial issues. Discuss and coordinate with account servicing team on the monthly and quarterly revenues and take proper actions as appropriate
• Prepare monthly revenue related schedules (WIP, Accrued Revenue, Client Profitability and Revenue Report)
• Assist with regular and ad-hoc financial requests as required by global and regional finance

• Financial Control
• Assist Senior Finance Manager to ensure financial controls are sufficient, in place and maintained in line with Sarbanes Oxley & company Policies and Procedures
• Assist Senior Finance Manager to update and streamline company policies periodically

• Budget and Forecast
• Assist Senior Finance Manager with preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly forecasts
• Work closely with peer and Account Management team to ensure amongst other factors that revenue targets and profit margins are met
• Lead bi-weekly revenue meetings with Account Leads to identify gaps and opportunities in revenue

• Statutory
• Assist with the request from statutory financial reporting such as audit and local legislative requirements on a timely and accurate basis

• Operational Support
• Review WIP listing to ensure prompt billing and revenue recognition align with SOX and audit standard.

Qualifications

• Diploma/ Degree in Accounting
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA or equivalent) preferred
• Minimum three years of Finance/Accounting work experience with a multinational company or top tier accounting firm
• Advertising industry work and SOX experience preferred
• Proficient in Excel, e.g. vlookup, hlookup, pivot table etc.
• Problem solving and multi-tasking skills are prerequisites

We believe the best work happens when were together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That s why were adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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