Accountant

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

Job summary

Publicis Groupe is seeking an Accountant to handle financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. This role involves collaboration across teams and requires strong problem-solving skills, a proactive approach, and at least 5 years of experience in the advertising industry. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and qualifications like CPA, ACCA, or CA.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in the advertising industry.
• High mental engagement required during the first six months.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance for the agency.
• Collaborate with internal teams on job management workflows.
• Conduct monthly job reconciliations and ensure compliance with finance policies.

Skills

Problem-solving

Systematic thinking

Multi-tasking

Proactive attitude

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Business, Accounting, or related

CPA, ACCA, or CA qualification

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.

If you want to help change the world, ideas alone are not enough. Real impact can only come from having meaningful access to a world of knowledge, people and resources. 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, all literally at your fingertips.

Go ahead, the world is waiting.

Publicis Groupe 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.

Publicis Communications, the creative communications hub of the Publicis Groupe, is a collective of the most passionate, purposeful, and progressive creative agencies in Singapore. They are Publicis Worldwide, Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi, Prodigious, and MSL.

Publicis Media & Digital, which is comprised of global media agency brands Starcom, Zenith, Spark Foundry, and Performics, is powered by digital-first, data-driven global practices that together, help our clients navigate the modern media landscape.

Our two other solution hubs, Publicis Sapient and Publicis Commerce, empower businesses to embrace digital transformation and equip them with a total commerce experience.

Job Description

As an Accountant at Publicis, you will manage financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance to support accurate and timely decision-making across the agency. You'll collaborate with internal teams to ensure adherence to corporate policies, regulatory standards, and client financial requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Financial Controller to implement and execute end-to-end processes of job management workflows and design job structures involving IT support and non-finance teams.
• Onboard new joiners to the new process and workflow, including maintaining presentations and conducting training on the use of Altair, integrating job workflows following client requirements.
• Manage the end-to-end process from job management to GL flow and advise on workarounds for job closures from a finance perspective.
• Maintain and update job structures and processes as needed.
• Participate in UAT testing when required.
• Conduct monthly full job reconciliations with non-finance stakeholders, review aged jobs and POs, and ensure timely job closures.
• Ensure the financial health of jobs complies with Groupe FMC control and audit standards.
• Attend weekly revenue meetings with stakeholders.
• Follow up on revenue documentation and address issues to ensure revenue is recognized at month-end.
• Perform revenue analysis and closing using SAP at ME-1 to meet monthly revenue targets.
• Oversee and support a team of 2 Senior Finance Executives.
• Ensure compliance with job management policies, including billing, reconciliation, closure, and revenue recognition.
• Review and approve job openings in Altair, ensuring proper setup aligned with client contracts and execution plans.
• Approve supplier POs, ensuring correct job numbers and costs to prevent overruns.
• Handle ad hoc month-end schedules and audit documentation as necessary.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under strict deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and systematic thinking.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills, including presenting to non-finance stakeholders.
• At least 5 years of experience in the advertising industry.
• Degree in Business, Accounting, or related CPA, ACCA, or CA qualification.
• High mental engagement required during the first six months to familiarize with processes, systems, and expectations.