Job Description

This is a key role to support our Southeast Asia (SEA) Business in managing the full spectrum of day-to-day finance and accounts operations and providing financial planning and analysis support to Edelman Thailand and work as Business Partner for one line of business of Edelman Singapore.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong professional knowledge, communications, and analytical skills, integrity, and enthusiasm with the ability to partner with the business team in a collaborative way.

The senior accountant will report to the Finance Manager and work closely with the Finance Director and Client Director.

Key Responsibilities: \

Client Finance:

• Perform client finance operations, from the initial credit assessment of the new client to the completion of the Client Staffing Budgeting Tool and contribution margin assessment.
• Support assessment on client project revenue recognition based on agreed project delivery milestones for month-end closing to ensure revenue recognition in accordance with accounting policy.
• Assist in monitoring and reviewing of client contributions and over-servicing and work with the business team to identify and address issues on specific projects and clients.
• Support client revenue forecast and alignment with Sales Pipeline Tool Data (Pipeline).
• Provide commercial support on business pitches i.e. completion of RFPs, RFQs etc.
• Review client contracts to ensure the contractual terms are aligned with standard practice.
• Handle billings and upload of invoices to client\'s portal based on agreed milestones in the contract or as and when required. Follow up for receipts, when necessary.

Financial Reporting and Management:

• Maintain monthly revenue report (MRR) for monthly submission to Finance Director. Track movements between revenue risk categories for monthly commentary.
• Manage daily operations including AR, AP and Intercompany Transactions. Ensure timely and prompt invoicing of all Client fees, Out-of-pocket expenses and third-party expenses.
• Work closely with the outsourced accounting firm
• Any other reporting required by the local/regional/global team.
• Review and maintain the integrity of P&L and Balance Sheet ensuring each Balance Sheet item is well explained and supported with relevant justifications and is in compliance with DJE accounting policies and generally accepted accounting policy.
• Ensure reporting timelines are met for actual close, tax reporting packs and other reporting packages.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Work closely with business team to support monthly forecasting and annual budgeting exercise.
• Conduct monthly Client revenue forecast review and update accordingly as per guidance from Local Client Lead and Global Client Lead (for Centrally managed client).
• Monthly result reporting with analysis on key variance and commentary.
• Ensure forecast and budget are uploaded onto the forecast system in accordance to the submission timeline.
• Review and analyze monthly dashboard and management performance report to identify potential issues to flag for management attention and actions.
• Ad hoc analysis and reporting for management.
• Periodic review and monitor utilization report with business team.
• Partner with Client servicing team to support the use of resource management tool to identify potential instances of over-or-under-utilization, and actively work with client leads to address related issues and promote profitability.
• Assist in maintenance of resources and hiring tracker in support of hiring decision making and assessment.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Accounting/Finance and/or professional qualifications such as ACCA.
• 4+ years relevant working experience in client finance, project accounting, financial planning and analysis.
• Excellent Excel skills and prior experience of financial systems.
• Demonstrate understanding of the key drivers of financial performance and ability to take action that positively influences the margin of the client accounts.
• Ability to present complicated and detailed information in a simple and clear manner, pulling out key insights to inform leadership and to influence positive behavior.
• Proven track record of forming strong relationships both internally with the agency team and externally with the client and procurement teams.
• Ability to navigate a complex, multi-market environment and set up systems and processes that work in a streamlined manner within this environment.
• Sound business acumen, strategic thinking, and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong communications skill and proactiveness.
• Strong sense of compliance and integrity.
• Excellent business partnering skill and able to work with business team in a collaborative manner.
• Comfortable engaging with all levels of the agency and client organization, building strong partnerships.
• Works at pace, with hustle.
• Excited by new ideas, bringing thoughtful suggestions to the table.
• Eager to learn and grow, and to help champion others do the same.
• Motivated by bringing calm to chaos.
• Helping to navigate complex and fluid engagements in a measured and positive manner.
• Curious about what we do for our clients and how those changes over time.

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