Reporting to: Finance Director
Direct Reports: Indirects
ID: MI10191
Location: Miami, FL
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Our Client
Our client is the Miami office dedicated to the Latin American and US Hispanic markets of a very large media/TV company.
Objective
To maintain and report the core balance sheet and profit & loss account financial data on a timely and accurate basis, control cash management and accounts payable procedures, assist in the development of processes/procedures and financial/commercial aspects of the company.
Responsibilities will encompass process development, reporting, budgeting/forecasting, maintenance of the control environment and provision of mid level business analysis and support to the senior management team.
Ideal Profile
The ideal profile is a high potential financial professional with background in both Accounting and Finance willing to work for a Media Giant in a very fast growing environment.
Job Description
- Ensure vendor invoices are processed in a controlled and timely manner and payment is made within payment terms.
- Be the key point of control for monthend financial accounting.
- Ensure all intercompany invoices are completed on a timely basis each month and that intercompany reconciliations are accurate and up to date.
- Prepare management reporting Headquarters
- Prepare and make General Ledger entries and review results to close monthly accounts accurately and in line with the established timetable
- Report and monitor performance of the company against short and long term business plans & budgets.
- To prepare paperwork for investment cases as required in connection with the expansion of the business.
- Track sales performance and performance against key metrics in the growth stage of the business unit.
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for Director Of Finance and Senior VP of Latam region review.
- Actively manage the region’s Accounts receivable and Accounts Payable process.
- Work with the Finance Director to deploy and refine processes including: (1)Deploy and manage the financial processes around client and sales creation in SAP (2)Monitor and Manage the financial processes around client and sales creation delivered business partners. (3)Manage the invoicing of Ad agency sales through SAP SD for.com and a third party invoicing agency for TV ad sales. (4)Manage and undertake reconciliation between Traffic systems, invoicing systems and ledger systems.
- Miscellaneous tasks as identified, potentially including: (1) Review and Documentation of processes. (2) Ad hoc projects.
Requirements
- Degree in accounting or finance preferably corporate accounting experience.
- Strong financial accounting skills (3 companies to monitor) and analytical ability.
- Experience of working in a commercial environment with business unit heads. TV experience a strong plus.
- Strong financial accounting and analytical skills.
- Fully bi-lingual (Spanish-English).
- Strong GAAP required, Mx GAAP and IFRS Desirable.
- Knowledge of SAP or other similar finance system, strong Excel skills essential, knowledge of Ad sales systems and processes helpful.
- Ability to identify processes and propose, design, document and implement new procedures.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of accuracy and presentation in a timely manner.
- Good organisational strengths, self-starting and ability to identify areas of concern, devise a method of resolution and see the resolution carried out in full
- Methodical, reliable, diligent and enthusiastic team worker.
- Experience of working in a commercial environment with business unit heads
- Ability to think independently in a constructive and positive manner. Must be proactive.
- Interpersonal (face to face, telephone, email) skills should be strong and flexible, working with different echelons of the team in the US, Mexico and Europe.
- Good influencing skills and ability to be assertive.
- Ability to identify changes affecting existing processes and propose, design and implement new procedures
- Appreciated previous experience: ABC, BBC, CBS, ESPN, Fox, MTV, NBC, Sony, Telemundo, Televisa, Univision, Warner
Compensation
- Annual base salary of $60k + bonus
- Full benefits package
How To Apply
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