General Accounting Supervisor

Position Summary:

The Senior Associate is responsible for performing activities related to Accounting (General, Intercompany, Fixed Assets), Cash Management and Master Data Management function and overseeing transactions performed by Associates, which services a number of advertising agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

General and IC Accounting

• Review & Post manual Journal Entries before posting in Vantage
• Review recurring expense accruals calculations
• Update exchange rates and foreign currency revaluation
• Review and support in reconciliation of Intercompany balances
• Review adjustment entries and resolve discrepancies related to Intercompany accounting
• Maintain the integrity of the General Ledger, including compliance with OMC accounting processes in accordance with US GAAP and group policies

Master Data Management

• Review request related to creation & maintenance of Chart of Accounts, Company codes, Cost centres, Vendor Master Data, Client master data as per requests received from Agency Local Finance and processed as per agreed guidelines

Treasury & Cash Management

• Review “Cash and Debt Database” schedule
• Prepare monthly cash forecasts for OMCs SSC
• Review bank account reconciliation and follow up with applicable stakeholders where any anomalies are found

Fixed Assets (FA) Accounting

• Review maintenance of FA inventory (FA register)
• Review calculations of asset depreciation
• Review request for FA maintenance and disposal

Other R2R related Responsibilities

• Resolve Agency Local Finance queries within defined timelines
• Assist client and external audit process when necessary
• Supervising activities within process
• Assisting Team Leads in productivity and work load management for their respective areas
• Supporting TLs in Leave and Attendance management for their respective areas
• Cross training activities
• Act as Subject matter experts within the team

Knowledge and Experience

• Essential:
  • 6+ years of work experience in a similar role
  • Experience in Advertising industry preferred
  • Minimum Education Qualification – Graduation; Preferred Qualification – Chartered Accountant
  • Good knowledge of concepts and procedures related to GL accounting, Treasury & Cash management and Master Data Management
  • Ability to provide high level of customer service
  • Strong written and oral communications skills in English
  • Strong problem solving and organizational skills
  • Experience with, and competence in using, integrated ERP software (SAP would be a distinct advantage)
  • Excellent computer skills and competency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
  • Experience in SAP

• A distinct advantage:

  • Experience working in a Shared Services Centre focused on Finance & Accounting activities
  • Experience in document imaging software like SharePoint
  • Experience in managing people and processes through a sustained period of change