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.
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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.
Overview
Responsible for the testing of financial controls andcompliance with Groupe policies across the entities which collectively are part of the Publicis Groupe Asia and Australian/NZ, encompassing brands such as Publicis WW, Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi, Starcom, Zenith, Sapient,
Epsilon, Prodigious and more.
Responsibilities
The role involves the following:
- Performance of on-site testing of finance processes andcontrols for agencies (with focus on Revenue recognition and Balance Sheet risks);
- Testing involves:
- Preparation of an audit file evidencing the testing performed and conclusions;
- Identification and assessment of control exceptions and deficiencies including related risk assessment;
- Agreement of action plans with local management for the remediation of control deficiencies;
- Preparation of reports detailing deficiencies and recommendations for improvements;
- An efficient and effective assessment approach to ensure that all assigned work is completed according to schedule and within the established budget parameters;
- Performance of assigned duties in a manner that reflects integrity and the highest professional standards;
- Communication of latest Groupe guidelines and Best Practices (relating to internal controls and compliance matters) to CFOs and training/induction of new CFOs/FCs in Groupe policies and Best Practices (as reflected in Groupe guidelines Janus I and Janus II);
- Supporting the FMC team in the drafting and review of audit tools and Best Practices guidelines;
- Other ad-hoc compliance related projects as may arise from time to time.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in external Audit, preferably one of the Big 4 (PwC, Deloitte, EY, KPMG)
- Qualified Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other Audit/Accounting certification;
- Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese
- Knowledge of IFRS and audit techniques
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- The following, whilst not a prerequisite, are a big plus:
- Advertising and/or media experience
- Sarbanes Oxley experience
- International experience (e.g. work/study overseas)
The Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following Personal Characteristics
- Excellent spoken and written English
- High ethical standards and integrity; ability to be a champion of the Groupe value system;
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Diligence in following through projects to closure
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the abilityto communicate confidently with senior management
- Proactivity, with abundant energy and drive, and anability to work independently/autonomously
- Culturally aware/global mindset
- Willingness to spend between 20%-40% of the timetravelling within Asia Pacific
