About the Company
Resources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the worlds third-largest communications group. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Re:Sources has grown to 5,000+ people servicing a global network of prestigious advertising, public relations, media, healthcare and digital marketing agencies. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management to help Publicis Groupe agencies do what they do best: create and innovate for their clients. In addition to providing essential, everyday services to our agencies, Re:Sources develops and implements platforms, applications and tools to enhance productivity, encourage collaboration and enable professional and personal development. We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. With our support, Publicis Groupe agencies continue to create and deliver award-winning campaigns for their clients.
Main Purpose
The main purpose of this role is maintaining high quality, accurate and timely management and financial reporting for the individual Groupe Agencies serviced by Re:Sources that is compliant with Groupe Policies (Janus) and external/internal audit requirements.
The role also has responsibility for the operational management of a team and must demonstrate leadership and people/team management skills.
About the Role
The Key Accountabilities are, but not limited to:
- Overall responsibility for bank reconciliation function in Malaysia.
- In addition, to assist CAO manage the GL function in Singapore and Malaysia.
- Provide functional direction for team members on a day to day basis as appropriate for the team.
- Ensure all monthly financial services are delivered and all month end deadlines are met.
- Ensure compliance with all Groupe Policies and statutory financial controls including external/internal audit requirements.
- Ongoing improvement of the quality of work processes to promote standard and efficient processes for both Re:Sources and Agencies.
- Ensure all internal record management is maintained to comply with all audit standards, both internal and external audits.
- Provide technical guidance on accounting and tax issues to the team and Agency CFOs as and when required.
- Manage relationships with Agency finance teams, auditors, tax advisors and internal ReSources teams.
- Set and communicate clear team direction, leadership and mentoring to support a motivated and positive working environment and professional attitude within the team.
- Support collaboration within Groupe and agencies which include agencies integration, legal entities reduction, Post Monthend & Balance Sheet Review and etc.
- Assist management on continuous improvement projects as appropriate that may arise on an ad-hoc basis.
Business Compliance
Ensure a sound understanding of, demonstrate commitment to & comply with all legislation & Publicis Groupe Policies (Janus) relevant to your role & all activities undertaken in that role.
Personal and Team Accountabilities
- Actively develop and maintain strong working relationships with all Re:Sources personnel both at a interpersonal level and across all business processes within the wider business environment.
- Actively maintain communication and behaviour standards that foster a culture of strong customer and service excellence both within Re:Sources and across all customer and supplier organisations.
Qualifications
- Degree in Accountancy
- At least 10 years of relevant working experience with 5-7 years in a managerial position
- Proven Financial Management Skills
- Ability to Lead/Motivate a team
Required Skills
- Knowledge of accounting standards and tax requirements
- Experience in Shared Services Centre (SSC tools like R2R, process improvements with automation)
- Experience in Statutory Compliances, Blackline, revenue, and Analytical skills
- Experience in Team Management and Stakeholder Management
- Experience in Bank reconciliations, Balance Sheet Review, Month End close Process.
- Ability to evaluate and understand business processes and integrate with accounting and control functions
- Ability to analyse results and provide inferences and conclusions
- Possesses absolute integrity
- Strong communication, interpersonal, planning & analytical skills
- Demonstrate maturity in thinking and in conduct
- Hands-on person with an eye for detail
- Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgement
Preferred Skills (including Technology)
- Experience in using accounting systems and reporting packages
- Experience in Hyperion & SAP reporting is preferred
- Strong working knowledge of Excel
- Experience in analysis of data and reporting compilation
- Preferably able to speak and read Malay language
- Experience in Financial Management
Attributes/behaviours
- The ability to lead small teams to provide accurate and timely management and financial reporting within tight monthly deadlines
- Ability to multi-task across competing demands of internal teams, Business Units and external parties.
- Require an emphatic and practical person who pays attention to details and yet can view the bigger picture.
Final Note
This role requires the ability to multi-task across competing demands. It requires an emphatic, practical person who is able to give attention to detail and yet can view the bigger picture, implement continuous improvement in a service-driven environment.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
