What's up
We're VaynerMedia! We are a contemporary global creative and media agency with an expertise in driving relevance for clients and delivering impactful business results. The independently-owned agency was founded in 2009 and has offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Amsterdam, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, India and Mexico City. VaynerMedia has been recognized for its work at Cannes Lions, the Clio Awards and The Webby Awards. It is part of the VaynerX family of companies.
Culture is our key and Empathy is how we build it. VaynerMediaAPAC is strong with a world-class combination of diverse backgrounds collaborating to put forward innovative, creative and strategic solutions to the one advantage that stands the test of time --- PEOPLE. Day in and day out, we propel some of the biggest brands in the world to the intersection of attention and culture. In APAC, we are proudly +300, servicing a set of diverse clients all around the region.
This exciting opportunity will allow you to work independently while collaborating with our APAC Finance team and reporting directly to the APAC Senior Finance Director.
Are you based in India Geeking the finance world in the advertising agency in the APAC market for 10-plus years now Lives and Breathes the agency finance gigs. Oh well, we could be meant to be ---
Here's a brief for you!
You're highly organized, detail-oriented, an analytical thinker, and a skilled multi-tasker who handles even the most stressful situations with a smile. You pride yourself on your ability to manage your time, stay up to speed on daily tasks, and get a serious sense of accomplishment when things are knocked off your to-do list.
Here's where you come in...
- Financial Planning and Analysis:
- Develop and implement financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts.
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing variance analysis.
- Accounting and Reporting:
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
- Cost Management:
- Analyze and manage operational costs, ensuring cost efficiency and effectiveness.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement measures to improve financial performance.
- Compliance and Audit:
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations and standards.
- Oversee and ensure compliance with all tax regulations and requirements, preparing and filing tax returns accurately and on time.
- Coordinate with external auditors and manage internal audit processes.
- Liaise with tax authorities and manage any tax-related audits or inquiries.
- Maintain proper documentation and records to support audit and tax activities.
- Treasury Management:
- Monitor cash flow and liquidity to ensure the company meets its financial obligations.
- Develop strategies to optimize cash flow and working capital.
- Meet banker's requirements, including covenant compliance and periodic reporting.
- Team Leadership:
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support overall business objectives.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Present financial reports and analysis to senior management and stakeholders.
- Serve as a key point of contact for financial matters with clients, vendors, and regulatory bodies.
We treasure
personality and
experience yet we do know that these qualifications lead to what WE KNOW as a success.
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or professional certifications (e.g., CA, CPA) preferred.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance management, preferably within the advertising or media industry.
- Proven track record of managing financial operations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in financial software (NetSuite or NSPB preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Powerpoint.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
What You Should Know About VaynerMedia
Think lab and not agency. We get excited about solving business problems, not creating advertising for the sake of making advertising. Our entrepreneurship DNA runs deep. We're willing to break rules, try new things, and test hypotheses if it means better understanding our craft. It's fun!
Our environment (and pace) feels much more like a start-up than most agencies you might be used to. Hopefully that, and the opportunity to collaborate with the talented and enthusiastic crew, work with big brands excites you, as it does us.
We can't wait to meet you.
