Mediabrands - Analyst, Media Finance Operations - Toronto, Canada - IPG Mediabrands

IPG Mediabrands

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

General information

Agency:
Mediabrands

Function:
Finance and Accounting

Location:
Toronto, Canada

Job Ref#:15872

Description & Requirements

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

Setting up and maintaining Budget Control Reports (BCRs)
Forecasts, and Accruals, on an ongoing basis with extensive use of Excel
Acting as control for all MPA's (maintain accurate files and act as the central repository for this paperwork)
Setting up and maintaining fee and/or job dockets
Tracking and maintaining intercompany service records (ISRs)
Liaising with Client on any PO issues, billing issues, Account Receivable Statements
Liaising with Suppliers on Account Payable issues
Liaising with Omaha A/R and collections group and assisting with maintaining client receivables in a clean and current state
Liaising with Omaha Shared Services to ensure billings and payables issues are resolved
Investigating and followingup on discrepancies with appropriate personnel to ensure they get cleared
Approving draft billing prior to live billing being issued to client
Utilizing accounting system to run appropriate time reports as requested
Utilizing accounting system to pull financial updates and billing summaries for client meetings as required

- and Assisting the Finance Director and the overall team as needed on ad-hoc projects and assignments which are within the scope of the role.

Desired Skills & Experience

Postsecondary education
University graduate in Finance or Accounting, Bachelor's degree required
Preference of being in process of obtaining an accounting designation
02 years Financial or Accounting related experience, preferably media agency, marketing, advertising, or technology related industry experience
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Excellent interpersonal skills, and strong internal and client relationship skills
Strong organization and timemanagement skills
Ability to work well under pressure and multitask in a fast paced environment
Selfmotivated, independent thinker and problem solver
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (i.e. PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Excel)

- and Proficiency in financial systems preferred.

Employment TransparencyAbout Us
IPG Mediabrands is the global media arm of Interpublic Group (

NYSE:
IPG).

Today, the network manages $39 billion in marketing investment on behalf of its clients, employing over 10,000 marketing communication specialists in more than 130 countries.

A proven entity in helping clients maximize business results through integrated, intelligence-driven marketing strategies, IPG Mediabrands is committed to driving automated buying, pay-for-performance and digital innovation solutions through its network of media agencies which in Canada includes UM, Initiative and Media Experts.

Its roster of specialty service agencies including MAGNA, Matterkind, Reprise Digital, Orion and Kinesso, offer technologies and industry moving partnerships that are recognized for delivering unprecedented bottom line results for clients.