Senior Analyst - Financial Reporting & Control

Job Description

Dentsu is committed to drive a robust and consistent control environment and this role plays an important part of it. The Americas Controls Compliance Senior Analyst will be based out of Bangalore and will support the Manager and Financial Controller in implementing the Financial Control Compliance strategy and driving an appropriate control and compliance environment. Job Description: Main Responsibilities Support the Manager/Assistant Manager in transitional activities for the US Creative markets Delivery of Month End closure (MEC) activities including PL and Balance Sheet finalization. Ensure accurate delivery of BPC reporting across Interco, Finance, CPS and other required applications Preparation of Balance sheet reconciliations and required workings and commentary for BS calls. Support Manager/Assistant Manager in monthly/Quarterly financial reporting and control activities Lead budget and reforecast preparation requirements and manage the BPC submissions. Support in Management of specialist finance activities including taxation, VAT, treasury, Insurance and risk management (including Hedging FX exposure) Responsible for maintaining updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), dashboards preparation and ensuring audit compliance. Deliver timely and error-free reports, KPI dashboards, non-compliance reports and other key process metrics to the stakeholders. Be a part of continuous improvement initiatives (CII) by identifying process lapses, offering best possible solution and lead Automation Projects (as when identified ). Manage ad hoc requirements and projects on financial control compliance areas Supporting the Manager/Assistant manager in external audit process e.g. gathering documentation for the organization s procedures/other audit supporting materials Support in Assessment of internal control environment with reference to Group s Internal Control Testing performed to support the annual J-SOX controls effectiveness attestation. Professional Skills Qualified Chartered Accountant with 2 to 4 years of post-qualification experience or Finance Graduate / Postgraduate / Semi-qualified Accountant with 6-9 years of experience in Accounting, Consolidation, Financial reporting Proficient in technical accounting and IFRS and Knowledge of US GAAP would be preferable Advanced user of Microsoft Excel PowerPoint. Knowledge of SAP BPC (Business Planning Consolidation) and Blackline tool 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. Agile and flexible to changing needs and adhoc requirements.