Finance Assistant (entry level)

Job Description: Dentsu Aotearoa | Auckland | Permanent | Full time | R1096155 

• Flexible/Hybrid working environment with optional 2 days WFH
• 5 weeks annual leave (after 2 years of service) plus additional wellness days each year
• Join a collaborative and close-knit team in our recently renovated offices

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:

• Manage monthly billing cycle including timely & accurate billing following business & client requirements 
• Actively support business team to resolve billing issues and queries timely and accurately
• Address and resolve billing inquiries from clients in a timely and professional manner
• Monitor outstanding debtor balance and manage overdue debtors
• Allocate cash receipts timely and accurately
• Maintain client master data following internal control process and compliance requirements
• Provide month end support, including journals, bank reconciliations, balance sheet 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 would be beneficial.
• 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.

Be a champion of meaningful progress. At dentsu Aotearoa we are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture. It enables our employees to bring the best version of themselves to work, which in turn fosters innovation, and generates better outcomes for our people, partners, and communities. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures to apply. If you want to contribute towards how we represent ourselves, you can join one of our communities/committees that drive awareness and inclusion at dentsu Aotearoa. Next Steps.
Let’s connect! Apply via our dentsu careers page to share your interest with your CV and cover letter (optional). Please note, we are only able to consider applicants who possess (or are in process of) working rights for New Zealand Location: Auckland Brand: Dentsu Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent