JOB TITLE: Assistant Revenue Accountant (6 month Fixed Contract)
COMPANY: Interpublic Limited
REPORTING TO: UK Revenue Controller
DEPARTMENT: Finance
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will review multiple aspects of revenue accounting and reporting to ensure that the supported business units are following IPG policies, GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”) requirements. This position will liaise with business unit CFOs and other senior Finance staff, as well as with IPG Corporate accounting staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Review SAP contract creation forms and amendment forms in conjunction with the client contract or other forms of persuasive evidence, to approve the revenue recognition methodology
Ensure that all documentation that supports revenue is complete and accurate
Review analyze and approve the revenue worksheets for UK plants to a strict timeline at Month End, Quarter End and Year End, and to be flexible on working hours/days during busy periods
Assist UK Revenue Controller and Senior Revenue Accountant with WIP aging and clearing
Generate monthly and quarterly reports to assist in clearing aged balances
Provide training and guidance to UK agencies on revenue and commercial queries
Assist UK Revenue Controller and Senior Revenue Accountant with internal and external audit requirements
Adhere to and implement IPG standard Policy & Procedures including new revenue standard
Other special projects as and when required
To undertake any other facility related task as deemed appropriate, including enhancing the appearance of the workplace at every opportunity.
Skills & Success Factors:
Requirements:
Solid financial background/ knowledge (part qualified or by experience)
Motivated, self-starter who can work independently and make decisions
Good organizational skills, a methodical thinker and be able to prioritize workload
Ability to solve problems and multitask
Good working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office products required
Experience using SAP a definite plus
Revenue recognition knowledge/experience a definite plus
Success Factors:
Excellent communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and a client-service mindset
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate flexibility and proactively contribute to the organization.
We, Interpublic Group (IPG), are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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