Senior Financial Analyst - Group M MENA

GroupM MENA seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to work closely with country finance team and the regional team.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for several agencies in Egypt market, completing the following functions:

• Perform full reporting functions on weekly/monthly/annually basis including all types of reports for units under his/her concern.
• Analyse monthly/budget/forecast results, preparing commentary for local/regional/global stakeholders.
• Ensure integrity of the monthly/forecast/budget figures.
• Ensure integrity of the balance sheet.
• Detailed review of revenue results and provide commentary on variances to budget/forecast/prior year.
• Recording recurring expenses & accrual entries at month end.
• Ensuring adherence to compliance and controls adopted in balance & timely submission of its requirements to concerned teams.
• Supporting the TB to Cartesis Reconciliations process.
• Partnering with the local country finance function, gaining in-depth knowledge of market issues, and developing strong relationships.
• Provide support to the Senior Management.
• Keep the finance team updated on all matters of significance – key aspect ‘no surprises.
• Assisting local & regional teams with queries regarding Other Assets & Other Liabilities.
• Assisting in the reviewing the Trading pillars and contacting markets for corrections.
• Assisting with Intercompany balance sheet checks and following up with markets to correct any differences.
• Assisting with the Stats to Cartesis process and sending any queries to the markets.
• Assisting with the P&L check file (monthly and quarterly).
• Other adhoc projects as and when required.
  
  

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• 2-4 years of solid accounting & reporting experience, preferably Big Four experience.
• Ability to identify and solve accounting issues.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel & ERP Software (e.g., SAP BFC or Visual Dolphin).
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to command respect, provide leadership, and interact with senior management.
• Excellent command of English.
• An outgoing, tenacious (non-aggressive) personality.