Financial Analyst
Job Description
Wunderman Thompson<br><br><strong>Department:</strong> Finance<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Beirut, Lebanon<br><br><strong>Last Updated:</strong> ${ new Date(‘2023-05-09T09:04:06-04:00’).toLocaleDateString() }<br><br><strong>Who we are:<br><br></strong>At Wunderman Thompson we exist to inspire growth for ambitious brands. Part creative agency, part consultancy and part technology company, our experts provide end-to-end capabilities at a global scale to deliver inspiration across the entire brand and customer experience.<br><br>We are 20,000 strong in 90 markets around the world; our people bring together creative storytelling, diverse perspectives, inclusive thinking, and highly specialized vertical capabilities to drive growth for our clients. We offer deep expertise across the entire customer journey, including communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology.<br><br><strong>Who we are looking for: <br><br></strong>Wunderman Thompson MENA is seeking a dynamic, business-minded Financial Analyst to join the team, based in Beirut-Lebanon! This team member will be responsible for monitoring financial reports, maintaining and completing client billing, and pulling data from multiple sources to analyze and present budget to actual variances.<br><br><strong><u>What you’ll do:<br></u></strong><ul><li> Monthly Closing & Periodic Reporting:</li><li>Follow up on the submission of the reporting requirements by the Operating Companies (“OpCo’s”) on a timely basis;</li><li>Ensure a timely and accurate upload of the figures on the WPP Management Reporting System:</li><li>For the monthly reporting: Review the monthly figures reported on the WPP Management Reporting System and promptly resolve any discrepancies, then finalize the submission on the system in a timely manner;</li><li>For the quarterly and annual reporting (budget, quarterly rolling forecast, yearly reporting packages, and others): Upload the reported figures on the WPP Management Reporting System in a timely manner;</li><li>Reflect subsequent changes and amendments, if any, on the System in a timely manner;</li><li>Ensure clear and accurate supporting schedules, reconciliations and breakdowns are prepared and filed to support the reported figures.</li><li> Financial Controls:</li><li>Coordinate with and assist the OpCo’s in the implementation of SOX Controls and Group Policies;</li><li>Follow up on the timely completion and filing of working papers related to SOX Controls;</li><li>Review samples of working papers filed by the OpCo’s in connection with the implementation of SOX Controls to ensure proper documentation is made in line with the Group Risk & Control Management Guidelines.<br><br></li></ul><strong><u>Who You Are<br></u></strong><ul><li>Detail-oriented | Strong organizational and time-management skills.</li><li>Collaborative | Interested in learning about the industry and the people who contribute to our success.</li><li>A strong communicator | Must be able to speak with all levels of employees, across various disciplines.</li><li>Resilient | Digs in and simplifies how to work around problems, asking “why not?” and “how can we make this better?”<br><br></li></ul><strong><u>What You’ll Need<br></u></strong><ul><li>A minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting or finance. Agency experience highly preferred.</li><li>Advanced PC Microsoft Office software skills with emphasis on Excel.</li><li>Acts as a team player to achieve client and agency objectives.</li><li>Ability to execute against aggressive targets and operate in dynamic environment.</li><li>Innate problem solver with proven experience in identifying process improvements.</li><li>Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; must demonstrate logical thinking to gather and report data.</li><li>Great written and verbal communication skills with adaptable styles.</li><li>Excellent time management; able to perform tasks without direct supervision.</li><li>Proactively looks for opportunities to add value to agency operations and client’s bottom line.</li><li>Understanding of accounting concepts such as debits/credits, revenue recognition, reserves, absorptions.<br><br></li></ul>At Wunderman Thompson, we are committed to actively building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and heard, and is treated with dignity and respect. As leaders and creative partners across industries, it is our responsibility to cultivate an environment reflective of our greatest asset; our people. We believe that this commitment inspires growth and delivers equitable outcomes for everyone as well as the clients and communities we serve.<br><br>Wunderman Thompson is a WPP agency. For more information, please visit our website and follow Wunderman Thompson on our social channels via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. <br><br><strong><em>Note: We rely on legitimate interest as a legal basis for processing personal information under the GDPR for purposes of recruitment and applications for employment.<br><br></em></strong>When you click the “Submit Application” button below, this will send any information you add below to Wunderman Thompson. Before you do this, we think it’s a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. 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