Financial Controller, 10-20 years exp, Delhi

Compensation:

Competitive Salary

Education:

UG - Any Graduate - Any Specialization PG - Any PG Course - Any Specialization,Post Graduation Not Required

Industry Type:

Advertising/ PR/MR/Events

Role:

Head/VP/GM-CFO/Financial Controller

Functional Area:

Accounts, Finance, Tax, CS, Audit

We are looking for a motivated, professional, self-starting Financial Controller to join our team, to help managing the financial aspects of our rapid growth in India.

Financial Controller, India

Fleishman-Hillard is a leading multinational public relations firm with a fast-growing, dynamic network in Asia Pacific. The firm has built its reputation on using strategic communications to deliver what its clients value most: meaningful, positive, and measurable impact on the performance of client organizations. The firm is renowned for its strong company culture founded on teamwork, integrity, and personal commitment.

Fleishman-Hillard was named “2010 International Agency of the Year” by The Holmes Report. The firm won the coveted Gold Award for “Asia Pacific Network of the Year” in the 2004 and 2008 Asia Pacific PR Awards for best demonstrating extraordinary growth, strong interoffice cooperation, public relations innovation and high retention of clients and staff.

Our India operation comprises of three offices in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. We have an immediate need for a motivated, professional, self-starting Financial Controller to join our team, to help managing the financial aspects of our rapid growth in India. This position, based in Delhi, affords an outstanding opportunity to join an award winning global public relations firm that is recognized for its international network and quality of its client work. The financial controller position is responsible for all facets of accounting and finance covering the following areas:

1. Reporting – working with a small finance team of two persons, to prepare and report monthly actual financial results, including income statement, balance sheet and related schedules as well as Intercompany transactions;

2. Budget & Forecasting – preparation of the annual budget and the monthly forecasts;

3. Management Reporting – preparation of monthly management information including company financial performance comparison to budget, profitability by teams and by projects, utilization of staffing, etc.

4. Business Advisor – using the financial information and insights to advise and assist the Managing Director and the senior management team on business development and budget achievement;

5. Working Capital - management of accounts payable, accounts receivable & invoicing, collection, cash flow and reporting of working capital performance

6. Internal Control – quarterly testing and reporting of internal controls of in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements;

7. Audit, Tax & Company Secretarial Matters – liaison with external auditor, tax advisor and company secretary to ensure compliance with relevant legislations

8. Client Contracts – advising the account staff and coordinating with the legal counsel in the headquarters on all client contracts and other legal matters

Requirements for the role include:

• A minimum of over 10 years combined accounting and finance experience with US GAAP knowledge, Sarbanes-Oxley, reporting to a US company; and managing multi-city operation is required.

• The ideal candidate will have an accounting degree and equivalent CPA certification.

• Experience working in a consulting and/or professional service environment is preferred but not critical. A mix of corporate and consulting experience would be ideal.

• English is required, as is a proven understanding of the issues surrounding the management of people, finance and the operation of a professional services firm.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive remuneration package inclusive of bonus, healthcare benefits, vacation and holiday paid time off, as well as paid sick leave.

To apply, please email your resume in a word document to fhapac@fleishman.com. Please include “Financial Controller – Delhi” in the subject line. For more information about Fleishman-Hillard, please visit www.Fleishman.com.

Keywords: Finance, Financial, Financial Controller, Audit, Tax, Accounting, Management, Accountant, Analyst, Public Relations, Advertising, Professional Services Fleishman-Hillard is a leading multinational public relations firm with a fast-growing, dynamic network in Asia Pacific. The firm has built its reputation on using strategic, integrated communications to deliver what its clients value most: meaningful, positive, and measurable impact on the performance of client organizations. The firm is renowned for its strong company culture founded on teamwork, integrity, and personal commitment.

The firm currently operates throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia, South Africa, and the Middle East with more than 2,000 employees located in 80 offices in 26 countries. Fleishman-Hillard is part of the Omnicom Group Inc., a leading global communications holding company. Fleishman-Hillard consistently receives high ratings from peers and clients for the quality of staff and excellence of client service. For more information, visit the Fleishman-Hillard website. Company Name:

Fleishman-Hillard Inc

Executive Name:

Mary Czarnecki

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