Client Accounting Senior Executive

Company Description

OVERVIEWPublicis Groupe is one of the world's largest communications holding companies, present in over 110 countries and employing about 100,000 professionals The Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation.HELPING OUR CLIENTS UNLOCK GROWTH IN THE PLATFORM WORLDOur clients compete in the platform world, a horizontal marketplace between creators and consumers, between speakers and listeners, between buyers and sellers. To thrive in the platform world, companies must continue to innovate their products and business models. Four imperatives (1. Real Identity, 2. Dynamic, Diverse and Disruptive Creativity 3., Smart Media and 4. Direct Relationships) via our suite of world-class agencies, are necessary for modern brands to win in the platform world. At Publicis Groupe, we've invested in capabilities across these four imperatives our clients need to unlock growth. As the only one who can architect, build and orchestrate end to end solutions, not only do we have a proven record of building bespoke models for clients and leading expertise across all major industry categories, we are able to offer our talents more opportunities to grow and benefit from a richer learning experience. We call this Power of One. Powered by a 100,000-strong network via Marcel, our AI-based platform, we are also able to provide our clients and talents instant access to resource, knowledge for any need, any time, in any market.THE SPIRIT OF VIVA LA DIFFERENCEViva La Difference is deeply rooted in everything we do. It has always been in our DNA. From the birth of Publicis, 94 years ago, when Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet, our founder, invented French advertising. Viva La Difference expresses how we value and respect each individual and recognize what makes us distinctive. This is the charge that inspires our teams to celebrate the differences in identity, background, culture, and experience of all of us. It is how we behave with each other and our clients, and it is deeply rooted throughout our work, to elevate and bring to life our differences throughout the platform world.

Job Description

We are looking for a Client Accounting Executive to join our fast-paced and collaborative Media Finance Operations team. This role is perfect for someone with a strong interest in finance operations and client service, looking to build a career

As a Client Accounting Executive, you'll support our Client Accounting Managers and Directors in delivering excellent client service and helping meet key Trade Working Capital targets. You'll be responsible for a variety of finance processes that underpin our client relationships and internal operations.

Responsibilities

While your role will evolve as you grow, your initial responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Running and analysing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Unbilled reports, and supporting ReSources teams with query resolution
• Preparing and maintaining weekly KPI Tracker reports for team meetings
• Booking Agency Fees (Retainer and Out-of-Scope)
• Managing and recommending closure of Client Purchase Orders (POs)
• Supporting the Client Accounting Director on both internal and client audits
• Maintaining accurate Client Records and acting as the first point of contact for Master Data File enquiries
• Performing monthly Quality Assurance checks (e.g., Production, Adserving, Booking Category, Unreconciled Buy reports)
• Supporting WIP and Prebill cash reconciliations
• Managing Production billing and 3rd party PO processes
• Reconciling Debtors reports and aligning with client invoice portal exports
• Handling day-to-day Client/Agency finance queries
• Managing the PO Records in PO Tracker platform
• Overseeing Intercompany billings (trafficking)
• Acting as finance point of contact for multiple local markets, and supporting Media Buyers with Prisma and finance queries

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Excel, including basic formulas and pivot tables.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work independently.
• Eagerness to learn
• Interest in enhancing systems and driving efficiencies through process improvements.

Additional Information

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

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