Finance Executive - AR (3 months contract)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Singapore, Singapore
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Role Summary:
We are looking for a bright, energetic talent who can assist the Finance Manager in reporting of monthly results for Hogarth, financial reporting and assisting in the smooth running of the finance function within the company.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Client and intercompany billings
- Create new clients
- Create intercompany PO
- Follow up with clients for payments
- Prepare journal entries
- Work with Account Servicing team/project manager to verify the job completion status and closure
- Timely response to emails related to AR function
- Assist in month-end reporting and closing
- Ad hoc financial projects when required
Requirements
- University degree in Accountancy or equivalent
- At least 3 years audit experience in at least medium size firm
- Experience in handling full set accounts and general ledger function as well as account payables will be an added advantage
- Strong transactional accounting and system skills
- Good audit experience, but operationally focussed
- Exposure to and an effective understanding of principles of Sarbanes Oxley would be an advantage
- Good communicator, both oral and written.
- Well organised and able to manage a busy reporting timetable with multiple deliverables whilst maintaining strong attention to details
- Be able to work independently as well as part a team
- Positive attitude towards problem solving and tight deadlines
- Outstanding organizational and analytical skills
Why work here:
At WPP Production, you’ll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You’ll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP’s unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.
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