Finance Controller

Job Description

• Oversee the monthly financial close process and deliverables including submission of pre-close agenda, review and approval of journal entries, revenue reconciliations and client service arrangements, and maintenance of complete close binders that support the financial reports.
• Ensure prompt and accurate submission of all monthly/quarterly report requirements of regional/global Finance and Controllership teams as part of the close process.
• Oversee and lead the efficient completion of internal and external audits and ensure statutory reports are reviewed, approved, and filed on time and in compliance with GAAP and applicable reporting standards.
• Review and approve all applicable monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns and ensure such returns are correct, filed and settled on time.
• Handle the preparation and submission of other regional reports (PE Templates, Cumulative Effect schedule, VC Template, ESP, SOD, VMF changes, Credit Limit, etc.).
• Handle all other government regulatory requirements on financial filings as well as corporate and legal requirements of shareholders, board meetings, board minutes, and resolutions.
• Coordinate with third-party partners on Pension Report preparation.
• Regularly review and update existing controls, processed,s and policies to safeguard assets, detect and deter fraud, errors and theft, and ensure completeness and accuracy of data; ensure implementation and proper communication of such controls, processes or policies.
• Ensure compliance with SOX; evaluations/reviews/audits are passed with minimal or no findings.
• Review and approve financial documents such as journal entries, payment requests, and check vouchers.
• Regularly review Accounts Receivable and related accounts (WIP, EBU, etc.) and implement actions to resolve problematic accounts, ensure prompt and accurate billing to clients, hasten collection, and improve aging.
• Manage working capital to align with IPG requirements.
• Maximize vendor terms where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with client mandates on vendor payments for pass-through costs.
• Develop meaningful team and individual goals that support agency and department priorities, including clear performance measures that align with MWG standards..
• Constantly review processes and aim to improve and streamline workflow, data gathering, report generation, and records archiving.
• Develop benchmarks that will help minimize or quickly spot errors and inaccuracies.
• Anticipate challenges and roadblocks to key deliverables and proactively work with stakeholders to address potential issues or performance gaps.
• Help maintain a work environment that consistently espouses strong work ethics.
• Oversee all the work output of the Finance Team in close coordination with Assistant Managers.
• Ensure sign-off from the Chief Finance Officer on matters requiring management approval.
• You can work directly with the superior for any other tasks assigned.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant
• Experience in managing people.
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in a related field or assignment.
• Amenable to work in BGC, Taguig City

Part of the MW Network

McCann Worldgroup, part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG), is a leading global marketing solutions network whose professionals are united across 100+ countries by a single vision: To help brands play a meaningful role in people's lives. McCann Worldgroup was named "Global Agency Of The Year" by Adweek magazine, “Network of the Year” by the Cannes Lions, the world's most creatively-effective marketing services company by the Effie Awards (for three consecutive years), "Global Network of the Year" by Campaign Magazine and “Network of The Year” by The Webby Awards. Fast Company named McCann Worldgroup to its list of The World’s Most Innovative Companies