Who we are

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialized business units Healix, KINESSO, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.

The Opportunity

As a Finance Executive in the Reporting stream, you will report to the Finance Manager. Your main role is to ensure all vendor invoices are accurately received and provide support to commercial finance team through efficient control of finance processes, timely payments to vendors. You will also need to establish a collaborative relationship with the vendors, business and finance teams to ensure that they are given all necessary financial support on a timely basis. 

Key responsibilities

• Accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and expense claims.

• Resolve invoice and supplier related issues, verification and filing of records.

• Reconcile supplier statements and respond to all supplier inquiries

• Liaising with shared service center for payment processing, ensuring suppliers are paid timely.

• Preparation of journals and balance sheet schedules.

• Preparation of financial reports and intercompany reconciliation.

• Provide administrative support to Finance Team for other day-to-day operations.

• Any other ad hoc jobs assigned.

Ideally

• Minimum Diploma in Accountancy/Finance or equivalent.

• At least 1 year experience processing accounts payables.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel. SAP knowledge will be added advantage.

• Team player and able to work independently with excellent time management in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Preferably able to start work immediately or within short notice