Job Summary
The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day finance operations, with a focus on Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, billing, reconciliations, and month-end closing. This role ensures that financial processes are accurate, efficient, and compliant with company policies. The Finance Manager will supervise a team of finance executives, liaise with internal stakeholders and external vendors, and support management with timely reporting and operational excellence.
Job Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable & Payable Oversight
- Oversee client campaign billings, media collections, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Supervise vendor invoice processing, payments, and monthly reconciliations, including media owners, production houses, and other agency partners.
- Ensure proper documentation and compliance for all financial transactions.
Month-End Closing & Reporting
- Lead the month-end closing process, ensuring all journals, reconciliations, and reports are completed on schedule.
- Prepare and review revenue, collection, and campaign cost reports for management.
- Support audits and provide accurate financial records to auditors and management.
Team Management & Stakeholder Coordination
- Supervise, coach, and develop finance executives to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
- Work closely with client servicing, buying, and operations teams on billing and WIP updates.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients on billing and collection matters, ensuring clear communication and strong relationships.
Process & Compliance
- Maintain strong internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements to streamline finance operations in a fast-moving media environment.
- Stay updated on accounting software and operational best practices.
Ad-Hoc Support
- Support the Head of Finance in ad-hoc projects, audits, or system implementations.
- Handle additional finance operational tasks as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Professional qualifications (ACCA, CPA, CIMA) are an advantage.
- 6–8 years’ experience in finance operations, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Experience in the advertising, media, or marketing communications industry is highly preferred, with understanding of client billing models, campaign cycles, and vendor management.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, billing, reconciliations, and month-end closing.
- Proficiency in accounting systems (SAP preferred) and strong Excel skills.
- Detail-oriented, structured, and proactive with strong problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to liaise across departments, with clients, and with external vendors.
- Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a hands-on approach.