Finance Executive, Singapore City

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.

What You'll Do

Commercial management

• Work closely with Business partners to follow up with outstanding clients-related issues, e.g., aged debtors, revenue recognition, outstanding cost estimates, and resolving clients' issue but with a win-win solution/approach to both Agency & clients.
• Liaise with Client Service team; ensure billings are generated timely and accurately.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, whether within the Finance department or in other functions.
• Good team player with a can-do attitude, keen to learn and committed to ensuring deadlines are met.
• Assist in preparing management reports.

GL, AP and AR functions

• Assist in managing accurate revenue recognition and WIP (work-in progress) entries.
• Preparing and analyzing monthly balance sheet items such as WIP, accruals, pre-billings, prepayments, etc.
• Preparation of journals and keeping proper supporting documentation and filing in preparation for audit.
• Assist in preparing audit schedules and other ah-hoc assignments.
• Assist in monthly management reports, SOX reporting and budget reports.
• Review Debtors Ageing Report, follow up with Shared Service Team or client on overdue invoices to ensure timely collection of debts.
• Ensure that Net Working Capital and Aged Debtors ratios are kept within Group acceptable levels.
• Liaison with Shared Service team when answering queries from client servicing team regarding settlement of supplier accounts/ invoices.
• Guiding client servicing team to obtain appropriate documentations required in setting up client and vendor account in accounting system.

What You'll Need

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Diploma in Accounting or equivalent
• Professional certification such as CA or ACCA is an added advantage
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• Individuals with 1-2 years' relevant working experiences is an added advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly MS Excel)
• Positive attitude towards problem solving
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to multi-task whilst maintaining strong attention to details
• Team player who enjoys a fast-paced work environment
• Independent, highly motivated and committed
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Desirable

• Knowledge of Deltek Maconomy is a bonus
• Experience of working in service industry / advertising / creative / PR agency is a bonus
• Good communication skills
• Able to start work immediately or in short notice (preferred)

How We'll Support You

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We'll empower you with the tools you'll need to succeed. We'll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We'll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we'll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you'll be proud, with people you'll be proud to call your teammates.

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.