Description
Position at GroupM
About GroupM GroupM is WPP’s media investment group and the world’s leading media investment company with a mission to shape the next era of media where advertising works better for people. The company is responsible for more than $60 billion in annual media investment, as measured by the independent research bureau COMvergence. Through its global agencies Mindshare, EssenceMediacom and, Wavemaker. GroupM’s portfolio includes Data & Technology, Investment and Services, all united in vision to shape the next era of media where advertising works better for people. GroupM leverages a unique combination of global scale, expertise, and innovation to generate sustained value for clients wherever they do business. Discover more at . GroupM makes advertising work better for people GroupM is the world’s leading media investment company. We make advertising work better for people. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for several MENA markets, completing the following functions. Partnering with the local country finance function, gaining in-depth knowledge of country issues and developing strong relationships. Analyse monthly/budget/forecast results, preparing commentary for senior global and regional stakeholders. Ensure integrity of the monthly/forecast/budget figures. Ensure integrity of the balance sheet. Detailed review of trading revenue results and provide commentary on variances to budget/forecast/prior year. Provide training in consolidation software and accounting advice to local finance teams. Provide support to the Senior Regional Personnel. Keep the Senior Regional Personnel updated on all matters of significance – key aspect ‘no surprises’. Supporting the TB to Cartesis Reconciliations process. Assisting Financial Analysts with queries regarding Other Assets & Other Liabilities. Ensuring compliance of MADA submission from units and chasing any outstanding. Assisting in the reviewing the Trading pillars and contacting markets for corrections. Assisting with Intercompany balance sheet checks and following up with markets to correct any differences. Assisting with the Stats to Cartesis process and sending any queries to the markets. Assisting with the P&L check file (monthly and quarterly). Performing Access Review checks ensuring that users have the correct access, including emailing the markets for confirmation of users. Other adhoc projects as and when required.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Part Qualified accountant – CFA,ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent. Ability to identify and solve accounting issues. Strong analytical and communication skills. Proficient in Excel. Experience with consolidation software advantageous (e.g. SAP BFC or Hyperion HFM). Ability to command respect, provide leadership, and interact with senior management. Foreign languages a distinct advantage though not essential.* An outgoing, tenacious personality.
