General Ledger Manager

Job Title: General Ledger - Manager

Location: Gurgaon (Hybrid)

About company:

Publicis Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s most valuable agency group. We are the only full-service, end-to-end shared service organization in the industry, enabling Groupe agencies to do what they do best: innovate and transform for their clients.

Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Publicis Re:Sources has grown to 5,000+ employees in over 66 countries. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management.

We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. Learn more about Publicis Re:Sources and the Publicis Groupe agencies we support at.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Ensure timely financial reporting of the BU’s in HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) on a monthly basis as per Group guidelines (IFRS). To have a timely closure of the books of accounts in sync with the other function head’s (AP, AR,
• Billing, Fixed assets, Bank reconciliation etc) and summarise the data from the ERP in HFM.
• Statutory Audit : To liaise with the external auditors’ and ensure timely completion of the audit and ensure that all schedules and workings have been furnished on a timely basis. Having sound knowledge of Ind AS, IGAAP, Local compliances and prior experience working with Big4 auditors to finalize financial statements of large entities. Communicate with the management about the findings of the audit and to resolve and close the issues. To pro-actively take steps to facilitate smooth functioning and audit closure.
• Group Audit: As directed from time to time, facilitate the agencies and the group auditor’s with the necessary supporting and explanations to ensure adherence to group policies and guidelines (Janus)
• Internal Controls : To review the processes and come up with solutions wherever required. Ensure adequate controls are in place and to suggest corrective actions wherever necessary.
• Agency Controllership : To liaise with agencies (BU’s) and understand their concerns with respect to financial/accounting treatment of the complex business scenarios and to help/suggest way forward within the framework of IFRS, Ind AS, IGAAP and Janus. Ensure that all monthly reports (post month closure) have been submitted to the regional team within the agreed timelines.
• Fixed Asset Management : To check/review every capex transaction and manage that the same have been capitalised in books and the FA Management Tool. Track the movements within the FA and liaise with BU’s for any concern. To prepare and review the FA schedule as per the IFRS.
• Business Compliance Ensure a sound understanding of, demonstrate commitment to and comply with all policies including Janus relevant to your role and all activities undertaken in that role. Able to prepare SOPs, implement internal controls, provide training to employees.
• Personal & Team Accountabilities Actively develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues both at an interpersonal level and across all business processes within the wider business environment. Participates in the hiring, professional development, discipline, termination and evaluation of team members.
• Actively maintain communication and behavior standards that foster a culture of strong customer and service excellence both within Re:Sources and across all customer and supplier organizations.

Key Competencies:

Education and Experience:

• CA Qualified with 5-10+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in General Ledger activities

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good analytical & numerical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral & written).
• Possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Advanced knowledge and ability to work on Microsoft tools – MS Excel, PowerPoint.Relevant security certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, PCNSE, or Check Point certifications, are highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

Personal and Key Accountabilities:

• Actively develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues both at an interpersonal level and across all business processes within the wider business environment.
• Actively maintain communication and behaviour standards that foster a culture of strong customer and service excellence both within Re:Sources and across all customer and supplier organisations.