Role summary
The Finance Analyst for AVB & EPD Analysis is responsible for managing, analyzing and optimizing agency volume rebate and early payment discount programs. The role combines commercial finance, maximize rebate recovery.
This role will also be responsible for accurate and timely issuance of invoice for Programmatic Non-disclosed activities and preform AP processing for all vendors invoices related to the activities.
Key responsibilities
1, AVB and EPD analyst
- Own tracking and reconciliation of AVB and EPD accruals,reconciliations to contracts and payments, and annual rebate settlements.
- Analyze agency rebate structures.
- Execute invoice analytics to validate rebateeligibility and dispute resolution to client
- Preparing AVB and EPD reporting to APAC
- Support external and internal audit requests related to rebate and discount programs.
2. Accurate and timely issuance of invoices for Programmatic Non-disclosed clients
- Checking entries in the Finance Software (Media Ocean or any other ERP solution that is implemented) against media plans/vendor invoices.
- Ensure accuracy & completeness of documents required for client billing.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that any discrepancies are resolved on a timely basis
- Ensure that invoices are generated and sent to the Client based on the Client's invoicing timelines.
- Where client is a regional / global client that requires centralized billing, to work with other markets in the network to ensure that all supporting documents are in order
- Check vendor/supplier invoices are within client's budget/billings and have necessary details needed.
- Ensure proper documentation are submitted to Payment team for any vendor/supplier invoices (proof of why the item is keyed into system)
3. Ad Hoc Projects (Operations / Systems / Internal Controls)
- From time to time, there may be additional projects / tasks that may be assigned to you based on the company's requirements
Required qualifications
- Possess minimum Diploma or higher qualification in Accounting / Finance or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of relevant working experience
- Self-motivated, result oriented and able to work both independently as well as part of a team hub team, local markets and media team
- Able to creatively plan and execute effectively while collaborating closely with the finance and media (operation) counterparts
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office Excel, Power Point & Share Point and familiarity with ERP systems
- Excellent time management skills and attention to details
- Great communication skills
- Good command of written and spoken English
