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The purpose of this role is to manage the standard financial reporting and control activities for the market/region/group team. The role will build a successful team, manage process risk and drive continuous improvement initiatives across multiple processes. Job Description: Leading the EMEA Financial Reporting & Controls CoE team to ensure they achieve their objectives and meet TAT, SLAs & KPIs. Ensure timely closing of BPC group submission adhering to group requirements and timelines Managing monthly/Quarterly financial reporting and control activities by partnering with & supporting the Regional Financial Controller and GFRA and ensure all deliverables as per the Group calendar is reviewed and submitted as per the timeline defined. Perform detailed flux analysis and be accountable to ensure minimal Group journals / SUAD from KPMG. Co-ordinate with KPMG and GFRA to address all their queries. Review Balance Sheet reconciliations, risk analysis and work with local markets to develop & implement appropriate controls and upheld the quality of reconciliations. Coach, guide and lead the team supporting specific market related deliverables. Working with the Region & Market Finance teams to continuously improve financial processes and controls to comply with group policy and reporting requirements from time to time. Establishing mechanisms to assess the ongoing effectiveness of the internal control environment. Build capabilities, tools and skills within Financial Control to increase efficiency and the value-add of the Financial Control team within the Region. Overall accountability for Financial Reporting & Controls resources, performance management, training & continuous development. Building and maintaining relationships with Region, GFRA, markets and other teams, collaborating with and providing decision support to leaders within the wider controllership team as required. Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of financial reporting, BS reconciliation and other internal controls Support the Region team in JSOX, Audit, CSA activities Lead support project /transformation / automation related activities driven centrally by the Region Contribute to the process of maintaining and updating finance policies, by supporting Corporate Centre in defining the scope for update, designing workshops, reviewing and proposing pragmatic solutions to disagreements and refreshing policies as required. Supporting the external audit process e.g. gathering documentation for the organizations procedures/other audit supporting materials. Manage ad hoc requirements and projects on financial control & compliance areas Professional Skills Qualified Chartered Accountant with 7+ years of post-qualification experience in Accounting, Consolidation, Financial reporting. Proficient in technical accounting and IFRS. Knowledge of IFRS would be preferable Advanced user of Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint. Knowledge of SAP BPC (Business Planning & Consolidation) and Blackline tools will be an added advantage. Strong communication skills (verbal & written). Able to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, across different regions and levels. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Demonstrate high level of responsibility and commitment to the assigned activities and proactive engagement. Agile and flexible to changing needs and adhoc requirements. Working with us Joining dentsu international, you ll join a team of 48,000 people. It s an opportunity to produce career-defining work. Along the way, you ll team up with inspiring colleagues and encounter a richness of clients, cultures and experiences. We offer exciting challenges, memorable experiences and opportunities to shape your future. Inclusion and Diversity We re proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won t define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That s what we care about. So, whether you re joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone. Location: Bangalore Brand: Bcoe Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent
