groupm | Financial Controller manila, philippinesGroupM

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Position at GroupM
3 best things about the job:
Opportunity to work in the leading global media investment company with a fast-growing team of over 50 finance professionals.
Exciting exposure and learning in the media industry, which is fast evolving from the regular Print-Ads, Radio and TV to Digital (Google, Facebook, YouTube, Programmatic, etc.).
Fast pace, demanding, fun loving and satisfying work environment.
In this role, your goals will be:
In three months:
Detailed understanding of existing end-to-end finance processes and workflows relating to reporting, billing, collections, treasury, payroll and taxation
Good understanding of WPP policies, and local GroupM policies, as well as financial and media agency systems
Full understanding and compliance with SOX control measures
In six months:
Ensure accurately and timely reporting of month-end OpCo's P&Ls and Balance sheets per WPP Reporting and using IFRS;
Ensure adequate finance processes and finance controls in place to ensure compliance with SOX, WPP Policy, Statutory and Client audits;
Ensure the preparation of the statutory accounts;
Manage cost control across the OpCo's by analyzing costs, setting policies, ensuring adherence to policies
Establish rapport and good working relationship with the Finance teams and Agencies
Manage and coach finance managers and analysts and support their growth and development
In 12 months:
As second to CFO, must be able to hold the fort when she's not available
Lead all aspects of accounting and financial management, to ensure that profitability and cash flow are maximized. These will include:
Overseeing preparation of monthly management accounts and finance information
Establishment of efficient systems and procedures
Preparing detailed operational budgets and monitoring actual performance
Preparing annual statutory accounts and liaising with the auditors
Minimization and control of all taxation matters in liaison with GroupM and WPP
Control and appraisal of all capital expenditure
Prepare, monitor and evaluate annual budgets and forecasts
Promoting accuracy in revenue forecasting
Responsibility for productivity and profitability monitoring and reporting
Identify opportunities to improve and achieve sustainable compliance in finance operations and reporting
What your day job looks like at GroupM:
A great place to work, a supportive and positive team.
What you'll bring:
Integrity
Work with passion
Good initiative
Good teamwork and respect others
Minimum qualifications:
Ideally you started your career within the audit environment within a Big 4 for more than 4 years, and have been working in an international company for minimum five years, preferably in the marketing industry or similar
Excellent understanding of advanced financial and accounting concepts (IFRS) and SOX compliance
Leadership, ability to effect change and make decisions within own sphere;
Strong presentation skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Dynamic, go-getter mindset that is comfortable with a changing environment
More about GroupM
GroupM - GroupM leads and shapes media markets by delivering performance-enhancing media products and services, powered by data and technology. Our global network agencies and businesses enable our people to work collaboratively across borders with the best in class, providing them the opportunity to accelerate their progress and development. We are not limited by teams or geographies; our scale and diverse range of clients let us be more adventurous with our business and talent. We give our talent space, support, and tools to innovate and grow.
About the Philippines
In recent years, the Philippines has emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia. Al-Jazeera noted the market demonstrating "an unprecedented period of macro-economic buoyancy and political stability", spurring both domestic and international business growth. It is also one of the largest and fastest-growing digital markets in Southeast Asia, with growth expecting to increase exponentially in the next few years.
With a population of 109.5 million, 59.2% of these currently have access to the internet. By 2022, the Philippines' internet population is forecasted to be 73%. Coupled with the Philippines' vibrant economic growth and the expansion of its digital footprint, GroupM Philippines is well-positioned as an exciting and innovative organization for media players and talent to be.
GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity - it's about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that's what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.