Assistant Revenue Accountant - 6 Month Fixed Contract

JOB TITLE: Assistant Revenue Accountant (6 month Fixed Contract)COMPANY: Interpublic LimitedREPORTING TO: UK Revenue ControllerDEPARTMENT: FinancePOSITION 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:

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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