Finance Assistant

The purpose of this role is to support our dentsu Media and Finance team in the smooth running of our AP function, processing media supplier invoices for payment and assisting with cash receipts. This role requires a high level of customer service, a sharp eye for detail, fluent written and spoken communication skills and the ability to navigate a complex business. It is imperative to be able to maintain performance and meet deadlines as a part of this role to keep our suppliers happy as our partners.

Job Title:
Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable)

**Job Description**:
Dentsu Aotearoa | Auckland | Permanent full time- Great work life balance - get an additional annual leave after 2 years of service plus additional wellness half days each year- Unlimited learning opportunities with our global online learning platform, dentsu University- Join a collaborative, innovative close-knit team in a dog friendly office

About us

When you join dentsu Aotearoa, Asia Pacific’s largest and most awarded Agency Network, you’re becoming part of one team. A team with diverse talents in creative, advertising, media, experience design, and technology. And one with a shared ambition: to innovate the way brands are built. We know the work is only as unique and awesome as our people, which is why we’re not looking for a ‘culture fit’. We want a ‘culture add’. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace so you can show up to work as your full self and reach your full potential.

As a Finance Assistant at dentsu Aotearoa, you’ll be joining a high performing team and a global dentsu community of over 60,000 in over 145 countries. Our collaborative and agile ways of working mean you’ll develop versatile skills and be exposed to new and exciting thinking. Combine that with a pioneering spirit at making a positive impact on brands, society, and each other and you’ll soon realise why we’re at the forefront of the digital economy.

What your role and typical day might look like

The purpose of this role is to support our dentsu Media and Finance team in the smooth running of our AP function, processing media supplier invoices for payment and assisting with cash receipts. This role requires a high level of customer service, a sharp eye for detail, fluent written and spoken communication skills and the ability to navigate a complex business. It is imperative to be able to maintain performance and meet deadlines as a part of this role to keep our suppliers happy as our partners.

Responsibilities could include:
- Preparation of creditors for online activities across the Group, consisting of full media reconciliations, clearing outstanding media queries with the Agency teams, and resolving unallocated payments.- Accounts Payables: responsible for the accurate coding, posting, and timely payment of operating costs for payments, and preparation of master agency reconciliation.- Accounts Receivables: understand AR process and collaborate with Credit Control Team as and when needed as support.- Providing support for month end activities, including journals, bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliation- Assist management accountants with ad-hoc request such as external & internal audit and other group requests- Bring a focus of continuous improvement to deliver operating efficiencies, finance projects and transformation initiatives.

A bit about you:

- A new or recent Accounting Grad (or someone with up to 12 months experience in an AP/AR role). Any experience with month end reporting cycles will be beneficial too.
- Any experience working in a complex, fast-paced environment; bonus points if that’s within the Media/Advertising Agency industry but certainly not mandatory.
- Highly organised, proactive and efficient, able to manage competing deadlines for multiple stakeholders.
- Processes driven with an appreciation for standard best practices, and able to identify opportunities for efficiencies and automation where possible.
- Analytical and detail orientated. Able to synthesises information using a rational and systematic approach.
- Open, honest communicator and team player, contributing to our supportive culture and supporting the development of all team members around you.

Become a champion for meaningful progress:
If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless - we look forward to you joining the journey.

Next Steps

**Location**:
Auckland

Brand:
Dentsu

Time Type:
Full time

Contract Type:
Permanent