PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Uncomprising integrity and ethical standards

• Embrace the Groupe’s Code of Conduct in terms of standards of conduct and behavior, and commitments and responsibilities to the agency’s stakeholders
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity through the timely communication of issues impacting the business to local and regional management, whether positive or negative, in an objective and transparent way

Financial accounting and cash management expertise

• Supervise and/or maintain an efficient financial accounting function to enable the timely and accruate reporting of financial information including forecasts
• Ensure that financial data reported to the Groupe has been prepared in accordance with Publicis Corporate Policies and international accounting standards
• Ensure that appropriate internal controls are operating effectively and monthly performance/forecast assessments are completed on a timely basis

Strong understanding of the company’s operations

• Provide insightful monthly commentary of the financial statements to local and regional management, with pertinent explanations of significant variances and, where appropriate, related action plans.
• Work with Management to ensure the business structure and processes are delivering optimal operating efficiencies and, where appropriate, develop and implement measures to improve efficiency.
• Profit conversion, personnel compensation ratio, headcount

Strategic vision and leadership

• Support Management in the communication of the Agency’s strategic vision and goals to local management and the senior finance team
• Prepare budgets and reforecasts which meets the Agency strategic objectives and current objectives … operating stmt, Capx, TWC, & client P&Ls
• Support Management in identifying business growth opportunities and developing related business proposals for evaluation by local, regional, and global management.

Problem-solving abilities

• Proactively provide recommendations to local and regional management to address business and financial issues facing the agency

Communications and management skills

• Establish strong communication channels with local and regional management which ensure that business issues are efficiently and effectively communicated and feedback obtained on a timely basis
• Be open and approachable to staff, setting clear objectives and goals, providing leadership / training, and ensuring that 3600 communication is maintained (Direct Reports: 5)

Strong work ethic

• Demonstrate a strong work ethic by working additional hours, as required, to meet Groupe deadlines and other business commitments

Results oriented mindset

• Prioritise tasks, focusing on those areas which best deliver results

Reliability

• Consistently meet Agency and Groupe deadlines, providing data to local and regional management which is complete, accurate and timely, and fully meets their requirements

Qualifications:

Education

• University degree

Professional Qualifications:

• Recognized accounting qualification including:
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Associate Charterd Accountant (ACA)Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) .

Experience:

• A minimum of five years of Finance Director/Controller experience in an agency environment. Experience should be demonstrated through knowledge and competency in the following skills:

• Preparation & Maintenance of Accounting Records

• Statutory Audit Preparation and Finalization Organization Skill

• Project and Service Costing

• Project Management

• Capital Appraisal Management

• Reporting and Decision Making

• Planning and Budgeting

• Experience of financial management reporting on an international basis with particular emphasis on the analysis and interpretation of financial data, highlighting key management information.

• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local GAAP.