Kantar Millward Brown - Senior Management Accountant

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Kantar Millward Brown - Senior Management Accountant. Terms and conditions vacancy

• At least 3 years’ experience in Management Accounting
• A degree in commerce or business specialising in accounting
• Preferably a member of the ICAA or CPA Australia or an equivalent.

Company Description

As one of the largest agencies worldwide, Kantar Millward Brown provide actionable insights that help business make impactful decisions that drive growth. Millward Brown are part of Kantar, one of the world’s largest insight, information and consultancy groups.

Job Description

Monthly reporting

Ensuring that project accounting is accurate by managing (including client and product):

• the set-up of projects including budgets
• accuracy in the posting of costs to projects
• accuracy of projects budgets for ongoing studies
• calculation of monthly revenues for projects
• Producing monthly reporting to assist management in the running of their unit
• Managing the mid-month forecasting of revenue by unit
• Managing staff utilization and monthly staff costs
• Consolidation of operating results into meaningful management reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

• With the support of the Commercial Manager drive the budgeting and reforecasting process required for each business unit
• Assisting the Commercial Manager in the calculation and revision of cost rates for staff in Australia & New Zealand and ensuring this information is reflected in the accounting system
• Maintain ongoing assessment of business risks and opportunities

Strategic and commercial insight

• Partner with the customer facing teams to maximize commercial outcomes
• Maintain strong relationships with internal clients
• Maintain & develop the companies ‘Business Information System’, ensuring it meets the every changing needs of the Company and its individual units, in collaboration with the Finance Director.
• Assist the Commercial Manager in providing direction, communication & training to the Senior Leaders of the ANZ business, in order for them to fully understand the financial implications of their strategic and commercial decisions

Compliance administration

• Assisting with annual external audits, internal audits and Sarbanes Oxley compliance, with a particular focus on the control of Revenue Recognition and the processes relating to onboarding and managing client relationships
• Ongoing development and management of control processes and procedures
• Ensure that the business has effectively assessed new clients and new suppliers prior to commencing trade

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in Management Accounting in a service orientated company
• A degree in commerce or business specialising in accounting and preferably a member of the ICAA or CPA Australia or an equivalent professional accounting body.