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

IPG Mediabrands

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Location:
Canada

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Office:
Toronto

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Agency:
Mediabrands - Canada

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Ref#: 2316

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 purchase order (PO) issues, billing issues, Account Receivable Statements;
Liaising with Suppliers on Account Payable issues;
Liaising with Omaha accounts receivable (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 adhoc projects and assignments which are within the scope of the role.

Desired Skills & Experience

University graduate in Finance or Accounting, Bachelor's degree required;
Preference of being in process of obtaining an accounting designation;
Entry level / Associate level of 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;
Professional organization and timemanagement skills;
Selfmotivated, independent thinker and problem solver;
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (i.e. PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Excel); and
Proficiency in financial systems preferred.

What's in it for you?

Generous paid time off with a minimum of 37 paid days off including vacation and monthly wellness days. We also have fourday long weekends, halfday summer Fridays, and meetingfree Friday afternoons yearround.
A flexible hybrid work model that works for you.
A focus on personal development with formal training opportunities, including mental health training and inclusion education for everyone.
A chance to be part of and grow within a global network of agencies.
The opportunity to contribute to our company culture by joining one of our many communitybased employee groups, such as Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Neuro Network, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge.

Mediabrands is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law.