Assistant Manager - Financial Reporting & Control

dentsu is committed to drive a robust and consistent control environment and this role plays an important part of it. The Financial Reporting & Controls AM will be based out of Bangalore and will support the Finance Controller – US Media team , in driving the appropriate financial reporting, control and compliance environment including driving special projects and changes Job Description: Main Responsibilities   Assist the Manager and Financial Controller in transitional activities for the US market in collaboration with CCoE Lead & Regional Finance Services team.  Support Financial Controller and Manager in monthly/Quarterly financial reporting and control activities by partnering with & supporting the Regional Financial Controller.  Delivery of Month End closure (MEC) activities including P&L and Balance Sheet finalization.  Timely closing of local accounting books & BPC group submission adhering to group requirements and timelines.  Support in the preparation and driving reconciliations and owning the actions from BS calls. Prepare Balance sheet presentations and risk analysis to develop & implement appropriate controls. Support in Management of specialist finance activities including taxation, VAT, treasury, Insurance and risk management (including Hedging FX exposure)  Working with the Operational Finance and Commercial Finance teams to continuously improve financial processes and controls to comply with group policy and reporting requirements from time to time.   Performance management, training & continuous development of the team.   Supporting the Manager and FC in external audit process e.g. gathering documentation for the organisation's procedures/other audit supporting materials  Support in Assessment of internal control environment with reference to Group’s Internal Control Framework.  Perform testing to support the annual J-SOX controls effectiveness attestation.  Support in designing and executing required controls testing. Communicate results to internal stakeholders and external auditors. Perform required remediation testing.  Management of the annual controls self-certification process. Manage ad hoc requirements and projects on financial control & compliance areas  Professional Skills  Qualified Chartered Accountant with 5 to 7 years of post-qualification experience in Accounting, Consolidation, Financial reporting.  Proficient in technical accounting and IFRS. 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.  Location: Bangalore Brand: Bcoe Time Type: