Responsibilities

• Creating long-term finance department strategic plans aligning with the agency’s strategic and business plans.
• Managing all financial aspects of the company.
• Overseeing business financial management and identifying areas that need improvement.
• Assessing the financial risk of any business operations, investments, and innovations.
• Collaborating with department heads about budget, commercial opportunities, capital expenditure, investment opportunities, recruitment plans, and divestments.
• Creating and executing the business investment strategy, monitoring and adjusting for risk when necessary.
• Ensuring impeccable and detailed financial records; overseeing that taxes and record filing are done correctly and to government standard.
• Identifying patterns in company spending and revenue; creating and proposing solutions to any problem areas.
• Exploring new commercial models to improve business profitability.
• Providing financial data for new business pitches and client meetings.
• Conducting and cooperating with internal and external financial audits.
• Liaising and collaborating with stakeholders, Client Services, and the agency senior leadership team, providing advice, recommendations, and progress reports. Communicating with outside financial entities on behalf of the company.
• Managing, developing, and motivating the financial team, including coaching and developing employees and teams for a more effective skill set and work environment.
• The personal and professional development of their team.

Qualifications

• Previously working in a marketing or advertising agency
• Experience in working with 3rd party partner accounting agency
• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; a CPA is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in finance leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, practices, and regulations in the advertising industry.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing financial strategies that drive business growth and profitability.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional leadership and communication abilities, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Benefits: Free accommodation program Free device program Free coffee and snacks Excellent company culture High incentive program Stock Option Program Work with local & international brands