Manager – Finance

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Job Description

Technical & Product

 Coordinate with the CEO and Business Unit Leads in revenue reports and analyses

 Responsible for the preparation of budget and financial forecasts and variance analyses to monitor actuals against forecast and budget

 Responsible for quarterly client profitability report

 Responsible for timely monthly financial statements and other Groupe reporting requirements

 Support month-end and year-end close process

 Ensure compliance with Groupe Financial Monitoring and Internal Controls and directly manage annual FMC audits and/or scheduled Internal or Client audits

 Support annual external audits and review audited financial statements

 Responsible for gathering updates on any litigation and claims across the Middle East Region, preparing consolidated litigation summary and uploading the information in the Groupe Litigation Tool (Spring Tool)

 Responsible for the costing of Retainer Fees, OOS/ Projects and RFPs

 Liaise with Talent team on recruits

 Support the team in the day-to-day and operational tasks

Business Acumen & Operational Efficiency

 Financial Reporting and Analysis

 Strong interpersonal & communication skills 

 10+ years of experience 

 Preferably with relevant experience in Advertising and/or audit 

 Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance

 Proficient in MS office with strong capability in MS Excel 

 Highly detail-oriented and organized

 Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines

 Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

 Superior analytical and problem-solving skills

 Familiarity with accounting software and programs

Qualifications

Minimum 8 Years of experience 

Bachelor degree in Finance