Dentsu Aegis Network Looking for Senior Financial Accountant at Toronto, ON Full Time

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Accounting, Reporting and Analysis

Accounting

• Manage and own the full month-end, quarter-end and annual financial reporting activities for multiple legal entities (LE’s) within the Media Service Line
• Review monthly revenue accruals, staff cost and operating expense accruals for reasonability per Dentsu Global Policy, IFRS standards and using professional judgement
• Manage the end-to-end intercompany process and resolve both domestic and foreign intercompany discrepancies on monthly basis
• Review first pass reporting and workflows as prepared by Finance outsource team and identify any additional monthly accruals and journal entries required
• Act as SME and point of contact for all accounting and IFRS related inquiries from the business teams and finance counterparts

Reporting

• Responsible for providing final P&L’s and Balance Sheets with full ownership as per required deadlines for management review and approval
• Monitor all reporting deliverables (monthly actuals, YE and QE supplementary packs) and ensure timely submission in line with deadlines
• Provide support and collaborate with FP&A team in relation to budget, forecast and client reporting deliverablesComplete corporate reporting and statutory reporting requirements
• Provide support to Assistant Controller on regional reporting queries

Analysis

• Complete monthly account reconciliations and maintain healthy balance sheet risk levels in the LE’s. Actively lead the reduction of accrual aging through cross-pillar collaboration and escalate findings of risks and opportunities to Assistant Controller
• Prepare monthly variance analysis, analytics and commentary on month-end financial results vs forecast and current period actuals vs prior period actuals
• Prepare daily cash positions and perform bank reconciliations for the LEs’ foreign and domestic bank accounts. Investigate and resolve all outstanding bank items as appropriate.
• Support net working capital management by monitoring aging of AR, accrued income and WIP and collaborate with operational finance team to expedite billing and collections
• Prepare sales tax returns and assist with government tax audits. Assist with internal/external financial audits
• Participate in continuous improvement projects

Client & Internal Relationships

• Collaborate in preparing and delivering work to colleagues in other Finance pillars, business directors and external clients
• Respond to requests for information quickly and accurately
• Engage with all work-related contacts in a professional and respectful manner
• Establish strong internal relationships with agency personnel

Strategic Thinking & Leadership

• Assess problems and concerns in a systematic, logical and rational manner
• Foster an analytical mindset to challenge the status quo, and innovate efficient and effective process with management to improve the quality of financial reporting
• Proactively resolve issues, know when to and to whom to escalate
• Provide guidance to junior team members and nurture/promote team environment
• Capable of managing multiple deliverables and ability to seamlessly transition among them
• Develop a strong understanding of the Business Units activities under the scope of ownership

Communications Skills

• Express oneself clearly and concisely in oral communications
• Write in a clear, compelling and concise manner
• Organize ideas and information logically and sequentially
• Develop reports that are clear, compelling and persuasive

• University Degree in business administration, finance or accounting
• Big 4 accounting firm experience is a strong plus
• 3 years in a similar experience from a media agency or related field
• CPA certification or close to completion
• Thorough understanding of the financial process and IFRS accounting standards
• Knowledge of general accounting practices and principles
• Thrive in a fast pace, constantly changing environment
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Previous experience using MS Dynamics and SAP, is an asset

Additional Information

We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better business results. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to working with our candidates from all ability levels throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] or to begin a conversation about your individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process.

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