Assistant Manager - Revenue Accounting

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Revenue Accounting, Assurance and Contract Maintenance

• Review the Statements of Work and determine proper revenue recognition criteria and ensure compliance with dentsu policies and escalate any evident risks to the Manager (Revenue) / Director of Revenue Accounting.
• Ensure revenue is recognized in accordance with the contractual terms is and compliant with IFRS 15
• Ensure that statements of work/POs are compliant and assessed for potential risks
• Ensure that statements of work/POs are agreed and signed before work is undertaken
• Fulfil information requests for internal, external financial and client audits
• Create and update monthly revenue recognition schedule for all portfolio clients.
• Work closely with Commercial Finance, Client Teams, and FP&A as it relates to revenue forecasting
• Work closely with Client Teams to build relationships and understanding the service offerings and deliverables provided
• Ensure appropriate revenue recognition during the period-end while ensuring all necessary accruals are properly reviewed and approved.
• Review month-end variances to forecasted revenue by providing detailed explanations to the Commercial Finance and Client Teams surrounding the variances.
• Perform month end tasks to verify client revenue and the review of the accrued and deferred income balance sheet accounts
• Supply the Commercial Finance Team with key information to feed into the forecasting process
• Maintain a robust audit trail for revenue accounting and reporting
• Participate in and provide the required inputs for the month-end close review meeting with Commercial Finance and Financial Control teams
• Drive continuous improvements in the processes for reporting revenues
• Provide input in analyzing and reporting changes to revenue and revenue-related balance sheet lines ensuring that risk items are identified and actively managed
• Liaise with Operations Team to ensure the accuracy of client invoicing
• Assist with review of unbilled amounts with Operational Finance and Client Teams

Experience and Qualifications

• CPA/CA/MBA (Finance) preferred or semi qualified accountant/ Degree in accounting, finance
• Experience in a Revenue accounting or similar finance/accounting role (4-7 years)
• Knowledge of D365, MediaOcean, Salesforce, Nexelus or similar client job costing/media booking and accounting platforms
• Excellent IT skills and experience using the Microsoft D365 accounting system desirable

Skills

• Ability to demonstrate strong Microsoft Excel and system skills
• Proven ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, conflicting deadlines under pressure and navigate effectively amidst ambiguity and change
• Exhibit a problem-solving mindset and strong work ethic
• Be a strong team player
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills across a wide range of stakeholders, exhibiting relationship building capabilities and influencing collaborative outcomes
• Possess a drive for continuous improvement and performance excellence in their area of responsibility
• Able to educate and instill awareness across the business on revenue recognition principles
• Able to understand the different kinds of revenue streams

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