Job Description

Description

Position at EssenceMediacom

Job Title: Operations Analyst (Client Finance Associate)

EssenceMediacom is a global communications agency leading with breakthrough thinking, building explosive growth for brands, and helping our clients see the bigger picture. Our daring global network of 10,000 communications experts help our clients breach traditional boundaries in media, uncover novel ideas, and unleash exponential growth. EssenceMediacom challenges conventional thinking to build, propel, and supercharge our clients\' businesses at scale and lead our industry in critical areas such as diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.

OVERVIEW:

Purpose of Job:

The Operations Analyst will assist the Operations manager in the overall financial management of the client. They will work directly with the Client Service Teams controlling all financial aspects for their clients and provide overall financial stewardship. The incumbent will be involved in finances by supporting the Client Service team. This position reports directly to the Operations Manager and is responsible for the review of prepared MPA\'s before going to client, collect PO\'s where applicable, setting up estimates in MediaOcean, inputting Print, Paid Social and Search media into Prisma and assisting Media Finance Coordinators with the discrepancies for them, billing, collection, and campaign balancing for the client while working collaboratively with the media team to ensure proper processes are followed overall.

YOUR IMPACT:

• Acting as the control for all MPA\'s to ensure documents are recorded and maintained on a tracker, while meeting SOX and external audit requirements (stakeholder for client signed MPA\'s)
• Managing the MPA/campaign tracker and setting up CPEs for the client in DDS (ensuring budgets are maintained)
• Setting up and maintaining all product codes
• Meeting with account leads to review BCR\'s, including MPAs vs billings on a monthly basis to ensure MPA are not exceeded.
• Leading the client billing process by pulling the initial and final BCR, making recommendations on billing and meeting with CST to finalize.
• Sending the final client facing BCR to the client
• Enter all buys and relevant information for Print, Paid Social and Search into Prisma
• Reviewing unbilled media and WIP and providing comments at month end while minimizing the unbilled media and ensure WIP items are cleared
• Reviewing Aura to determine completeness of timesheets and prepare, analyze and review quarterly labour analysis with SVP Business Director
• Doing initial investigation related to client receivables past due 30 days and provide any necessary back up to Operations Manager to facilitate conversation with the client
• Training all new employees in Aura, setting up MPAs, reviewing and analysing BCRs and any other financial processes relevant to the team
• Assisting in Client Media Audits and support where required
• Attending client meetings with client as needed and establishing and fostering an open relationship with Clients\' Account Payables team
• Liaising and developing strong working relationship with Shared Finance Services team to ensure that the Agency and Clients have the highest level of customer service
• Ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley policies and procedures

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid understanding of accounting concepts and variance analysis
• Actively seeks to implement new and unique ideas; can manage change.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask while working in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail orientated self-starter with strong organizational skills

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• College Diploma in Business/Finance/Accounting
• Minimum 1 year working experience in accounting role
• Experience in Media and or Advertising industry will be an asset
• Advanced knowledge of DDS and Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and PowerPoint

ABOUT ESSENCEMEDIACOM:

EssenceMediacom people, have big goals: building breakthrough growth for brands and leading with breakthrough thinking in our industry. We call them \xe2\x80\x9cEssentials\xe2\x80\x9d because they are at the heart of our work and their ideas will enable us to tap into that critical intersection of people, content, and technology to bring brand aspirations to life. EssenceMediacom is a place for you to grow your career and expand your horizons. EssenceMediacom is committed to building an agency culture that supports our people, puts diversity at the forefront of our operations, and creates opportunity for all. This collective culture is our power, where ideas are freely exchanged, and collaboration is actively encouraged in a place where you can innovate in our hyperconnected world.

GroupM and all its affiliates embrace and celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide media agency network that represents global clients. The more inclusive we are, the more great work we can create together

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