Publicis Groupe Hiring for Financial Monitoring Controls Manager (APAC MEA) Job at Dubai Full Time

Present in over 100 countries and employing nearly 80,000 professionals, Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world. Publicis Groupe is listed on the Euronext Paris [FR0000130577] and is part of the CAC 40 index. Active across the entire value chain, Publicis Groupe offers its major clients a transversal, unified and fluid model allowing them access to all the Groupe’s tools and expertise around the world through the mantra “The Power of One”.

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  Overview:

Responsible for the testing of financial controls and compliance with Groupe policies across the entities which collectively are part of the Publicis Groupe Asian, Australian/NZ, Middle East and African markets, encompassing brands such as Publicis WW, Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi, Starcom, Zenith, Sapient, Epsilon, Prodigious and more.

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  Responsibilities:

The role involves the following:

• Performance of on-site testing of finance processes and controls for agencies (with a focus on Revenue recognition and Balance Sheet risks);
• Testing involves:

• Preparation of an audit file evidencing the testing performed and conclusions;
• Identification and assessment of control exceptions and deficiencies including related risk assessment;
• Agreement of action plans with local management for the remediation of control deficiencies;
• Preparation of reports detailing deficiencies and recommendations for improvements;

• An efficient and effective assessment approach to ensure that all assigned work is completed according to schedule and within the established budget parameters;
• Performance of assigned duties in a manner that reflects integrity and the highest professional standards;
• Communication of latest Groupe guidelines and Best Practices (relating to internal controls and compliance matters) to CFOs and training/induction of new CFOs/FCs in Groupe policies and Best Practices (as reflected in Groupe guidelines Janus I and Janus II);
• Supporting the FMC team in drafting and reviewing audit tools and Best Practices guidelines;
• Other ad-hoc compliance-related projects may arise from time to time.

The candidate should have the following background:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in external Audit, preferably one of the Big 4 (PwC, Deloitte, EY, KPMG);
• Qualified Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other Audit/Accounting certification;
• Fluency in English and Arabic;
• Knowledge of IFRS and audit techniques;
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• The following, whilst not a prerequisite, are a big plus: o Advertising and/or media experience;
• Sarbanes Oxley experience.
• International experience (e.g. work/study overseas)

Additional Information

The ideal candidate should possess the following personal characteristics:

• Excellent spoken and written English;
• High ethical standards and integrity; ability to be a champion of the Groupe value system;  Strong analytical skills and attention to detail;
• Diligence in following through projects to closure;
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate confidently with senior management;
• Proactivity, with abundant energy and drive, and an ability to work independently/autonomously;
• Culturally aware/global mindset;
• Willingness to spend between 30%-50% of the time travelling mainly to Asia Pacific, Middle East and South Africa.