This Finance Executive role reports directly to the Singapore Regional Headquarters (RHQ) to support Singapore’s business operations. The successful candidate will manage the entire billing lifecycle, ensuring financial accuracy and efficiency across media billings. The position requires strong collaboration with remote teams to maintain seamless financial processes and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the complete lifecycle of media project billing and client invoicing, ensuring accuracy and efficiency at each stage.
- Ensure media plans and cost estimates are signed-off promptly, and client purchase orders are obtained prior to commencing work and billings.
- Reconcile and review Work-in-Progress (WIP) accounts regularly to ensure timely billing and recovery of costs.
- Collaborate with business teams in regular meetings to monitor media costs, address billing queries or disputes, and keep media plans updated.
- Ensure the timely and accurate issuance of client invoices and follow up on outstanding payments to ensure prompt receipt.
- Prepare monthly financial reports, including balance sheet schedules, accompanied by detailed commentaries.
- Ensure adherence to audit requirements, both statutory and client-specific, and maintain compliance with internal control measures.
- Participate in and coordinate statutory, internal, and client audit processes in collaboration with the commercial team.
- Manage high volumes of transactions with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Work comfortably with remote teams, maintaining effective coordination and alignment across multiple teams.
Qualifications and Skills
- 2-3 years of relevant experience in the field
- Diploma/Degree in Finance, Accountancy, or related field; a degree or equivalent qualifications will be an advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential; experience with ERP/financial systems is preferred.
- Strong analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to manage high-volume transactions efficiently while maintaining accuracy.
- Prior experience in a media agency or multinational corporation (MNC) is an advantage.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional and remote teams.
Why Join Us?
This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow within a dynamic, fast-paced, media-driven organization like IPG Mediabrands, where innovation and collaboration thrive. You will gain exposure to diverse financial operations, strengthen your skills, and contribute to the success of a global leader in media and advertising.