Staff R2R

Company Description
Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world's third-largest communications group. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Re:Sources has grown to 4,000+ people servicing a global network of prestigious advertising, public relations, media, healthcare and digital marketing agencies. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management to help Publicis Groupe agencies do what they do best: create and innovate for their clients. In addition to providing essential, everyday services to our agencies, Re:Sources develops and implements platforms, applications and tools to enhance productivity, encourage collaboration and enable professional and personal development. We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. With our support, Publicis Groupe agencies continue to create and deliver award-winning campaigns for their clients.

Overview
The Staff GL Reporting prepares the accounting activities necessary to report the financial statements of agencies with low/medium complexity in accordance with Publicis Group guidelines and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Coordinate with agencies and financial departments the recording of accounting transactions necessary to report in HFM financial statements.
• Complete accounting activities in accordance with the operating indicators defined in the department and the organization.
• Prepare and review accounting entries as required.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations. Follow up on reconciling and aging items so that there are no differences greater than 30 days without proper justification.

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare FMC, internal and external audit requirements in accordance with audit plans.
• Support the internal, FMC, and external audit process by maintaining complete and correct operating procedure controls and providing requested information.
• Prepare process documentation.

Customer Service & Collaboration

• Provide customer service by answering and resolving ad-hoc questions requiring research; collaborate with clients to escalate inquiries and provide solutions.

Process Improvement & Strategic Initiatives

• Identify opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement of department-related processes to establish new strategies and apply best practices.
• Participate in special projects and other initiatives required by the organization.

Qualifications

• Studies or equivalent experience with a business focus in Finance or Accounting.
• 1 year of relevant Finance or Accounting experience.
• Intermediate level of Microsoft Excel (understands the use of conditional formulas, vlookups, use of pivot tables to summarize data and understands how to update graphs without affecting formatting).
• Intermediate/Advanced English (oral and written skills).
• Familiar with SAP (Altair) is a plus.