Finance Associate

As a Finance Associate at Artefact Companies, you will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting financial information to support informed business decisions. This includes tasks such as creating financial models, analyzing data, conducting market research, and providing recommendations to management. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role. Key Responsibilities: - Assist in creating and analyzing the commercial performance of projects according to commercial plans and expenditures. - Reconcile client revenue accruals with actual media/staff time investments and third-party media provider invoices. - Support financial tasks including invoice checking, reconciliation, and financial administration. - Undertake ad hoc assignments as requested by management. - Collaborate with Finance Directors and Finance Managers to enhance working practices. - Communicate effectively with team members and provide feedback as needed. - Develop and share knowledge and best practices internally and externally when appropriate. - Ensure accurate recording of team time spent on client campaigns/projects and individual tasks using internal tools. - Maintain records, file related documents orderly, and keep internal tools up to date for reporting. - Maintain the General Ledger or accounting software, handle bookkeeping tasks, be proficient in Zoho Books, and develop Zoho Analytics (MUST). - Assist in financial or periodic audits of Artefact books, implement internal controls to mitigate risks, and take corrective actions. - Support working capital analysis and follow-ups with customers and vendors to improve the business's cash flow. Qualifications Required: - Proficiency in Zoho Books and Zoho Analytics is a must. - Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to work collaboratively with team members and management. - Experience in financial analysis, reporting, and budgeting. - Knowledge of working capital analysis and internal controls. - Prior experience in financial audits is a plus. (Note: Any additional details about the company were not provided in the job description.),