Accountant (6-months contract)

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Accountant (6-months contract)

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

We are looking for a motivated professional to provide support to the Senior Finance Manager (SFM), Singapore. This person will be responsible for the overall accounting & reporting function for a division of VML and has to ensure adherence to company policy and procedures and to continue to strive for best practice in all areas of Financial Management and Control.

What you’ll do

Financial Reporting

• Responsible for ensuring timely accurate management financial reporting and highlighting all material P&L issues. Work and coordinate with account teams to review/action as appropriate
• Responsible for ad-hoc financial requests as required by global and regional finance

Financial Control

• Assist Senior Finance Manager (SFM) to ensure financial controls are sufficient, in place and maintained in line with Sarbanes Oxley & company Policies and Procedures
• Assist Senior Finance Manager (SFM) to update and streamline company policy periodically
• Assist Senior Finance Manager (SFM) with management of cash flow and regular monitoring of net working capital

Budget and Forecast

• Assist Senior Finance Manager (SFM) with preparation of business unit/ division budgets and forecasts
• Work closely with Senior Finance Manager (SFM) & local management team to ensure amongst other factors that revenue targets and profit margins are met

Statutory

• Handle statutory financial reporting including audit and local legislative requirements on a timely and accurate basis
• Review Quarterly GST filing
• Prepare Yearly Tax Filing

Who you are

• Diploma/ Degree in Accounting
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA or equivalent) preferred
• Minimum three years of Finance/Accounting work experience with a multinational company or top tier accounting firm
• Advertising industry work experience preferred
• SOX experience preferred
• Proficient in Excel, e.g. vlookup, hlookup, pivot table etc.
• Problem solving and multi-tasking skills are pre-requisite

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization-creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers-who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.

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