Assistant Accountant

THE ROLE 

Our Finance team oversees the financial affairs to ensure the continued growth of our capabilities and talent. They weigh in on every finance decision, no matter how big or small, to determine how it will affect the business, making them a key piece of R/GA’s operations and evolution. 

R/GA is seeking a motivated individual who is interested in achieving best in class results, in a very dynamic environment. This Assistant Accountant will be responsible for assisting the Senior Accountant and Finance Director to maintain high quality accounts, including overall accounting and reporting requirements. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Month end 

• Responsible for full set month-end closing activities, including proposing accruals, processing journals and adjustments, and general understanding of the P&L and Balance Sheet
• Updating of P&L working budget files for actual data in a timely manner to support business decisions

Accounts Payable

• Responsible for vendor creation and managing vendor enquiries
• Raising of Purchase Orders, or supporting other team members as required
• Coordinate with shared service center to process invoices and staff claims payments

Accounts Receivable

• Working with the wider production or client teams to obtain client Purchase Orders as required
• Ensure timely invoicing to clients in accordance with project progress
• Coordinate the raising of invoices with Shared Service Centre
• Monitor and flag aged receivables as required

Other

• Strive to maintain a high standard of accurate accounts, including ongoing proactive job/WIP reviews and closure
• Responsible for coordination of annual external and internal audit requests
• Provide technical support and advice to the business as appropriate 
• Coordinate intercompany recharges and transactions with other offices, including global and APAC recharges
• Review and recommend improvements for process and procedures
• Assist in any ad-hoc tasks upon request

CHARACTERISTICS AND TECHNICAL SKILLS 

• Knowledge and experience with SAP is beneficial 
• Strong technical skills and attention to the detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills 
• Organised, self-motivated and able to work well with deadlines
• Enjoys working with people across multiple departments and countries
• Proficient in Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel and Word 
• Reasonable prior experience 
• Advertising or media industry experience is an added advantage.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or Professional Certificate (ACCA, CPA, ISCA) completed or in progress

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.