Assistant Manager - Financial Reporting & Control

Responsibilities

• Support the Financial Controller and Manager in monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting and control activities
• Deliver Month End closure (MEC) activities, including P&L and Balance Sheet finalization
• Manage the timely closing of local accounting books and BPC group submissions in accordance with group timelines
• Lead budget and reforecast preparation requirements and manage BPC submissions
• Drive balance sheet reconciliations, risk analysis, and the implementation of appropriate controls
• Support specialist finance activities including taxation, VAT, treasury, insurance, and FX hedging exposure management
• Collaborate with Operational and Commercial Finance teams to improve financial processes and compliance
• Assist in the external audit process by gathering documentation and supporting materials
• Perform testing to support annual J-SOX controls effectiveness attestation and manage the annual controls self-certification process
• Supervise the execution of lower-risk activities and provide training and development for the team

Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 4 to 7 years of post-qualification experience in Accounting, Consolidation, or Financial reporting
• Prior Big 4 audit experience is required
• Proficiency in technical accounting and IFRS standards
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across different regions
• High level of responsibility, agility, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of SAP BPC (Business Planning & Consolidation)
• Experience using the Blackline tool

About the Company

dentsu is a global leader in innovation, exploring new ways to reach, engage, and nurture relationships with audiences. For over 120 years, we have driven a multiplier effect for clients through Integrated Growth Solutions, underpinned by a promise to innovate for impact.