General Ledger Team Lead

Company Description

Resources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s third-largest communications group. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Re:Sources has grown to 5,000+ people servicing a global network of prestigious advertising, public relations, media, healthcare and digital marketing agencies. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury, and risk management to help Publicis Groupe agencies do what they do best: create and innovate for their clients.   

In addition to providing essential, everyday services to our agencies, Re:Sources develops and implements platforms, applications and tools to enhance productivity, encourage collaboration and enable professional and personal development. We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. With our support, Publicis Groupe agencies continue to create and deliver award-winning campaigns for their clients.

Overview

This role is expected to perform in the area of General Ledger. The ideal candidate should be technically competent with Accounting Concepts & Principles, should be a good team player, and possess excellent communication skills and ability to multitask in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

The key accountabilities for this role and those roles directly reporting to it are, but are not limited to: · Handle day to day general accounting. · Preparing & Recording of Journals of Amortizations, Payroll, other. · Prepare recurring journals and also analyse accruals · Computation of Income Tax and posting Journals · Rviewing reconciliations of AR, bad debt, accounts receivable clearing account · Liase with teams for Closure of Statutory/ Internal Audit · Liaise and assist other finance staff within AP /AR/Payroll when reconciling Sub- ledgers · Review of the AP / PO accruals · Review Revenue accruals · To ensure proper recording of Fixed Assets and its reconciliation · Assist in the preparation of monthly/quarterly Flux analysis and Management reports. · Ensure all cash/fixed asset/other balance sheet reconciliations are up to date · Prepare monthly closing binder for Sox Compliance · Prepare details in the course of Statutory/Tax/Internal/Sox audit.

Qualifications

Experience/Qualifications/Certifications: • CA/CA-Inter qualification is a must. • 3-7 years of experience in Core Accounting Skills: • Strong written skills (English essential, other languages an advantage), • Experience in monthly/quarterly closing of books of accounts • Exposure to ERP/SAP will be an added advantage.