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An Associate Media Director leads a unit of media professionals in the conception and delivery of innovative, well-targeted business building marketing solutions across a variety of media to meet or exceed clients’ objectives. This involves the creation and execution of media plans, unearthing insights, integrating capabilities and flawless execution on all fronts.

The Associate Media Director is the primary point of contact for clients and will oversee the day-to-day communications planning and/ or buying processes for the assigned accounts.

This role reports directly to the Business Lead, and is a member of the Publicis Media group of Team Leadership

1. Client Management
- Establish a partner-relationship with clients by being involved in the business     
  environment.
- Provide business solutions through media approaches for assigned brands.
- Overall account stewardship to ensure communication strategy and implementation are
  in sync towards clients' business direction.
- Undertake key initiatives/business solutions in tandem with clients' goals, business   
  objectives and priorities.
- Manage clients' requests appropriately (e.g. push back on unreasonable timelines, make    judgment or evaluate value on ad hoc requests).
- Take ownership for assigned brands.
- Maintain regular WIPs, dialogues and reviews to ensure effective work processes.
- Improve and uphold agency evaluation.
- Build and coach high performing team members as required.

2.  Business Partner Management
- Leverage good relationships with senior business partners (e.g. creative, media owners),
  hence the ability to obtain updated information that contributes to the brand objectives
  and value-add to clients.
- Conduct professional briefings to business partners on innovations and ensure alignment
  to clients' objectives.
- Establish partnership processes with business partners (e.g. rules of engagement).
- Establish rapport and understanding with senior business partners and ensure clear
  documentation on all communications.
- Ensure best value from all negotiations across media owners and campaigns.
- Manage and resolve conflicts for Executives and Managers.

3.  Research & Media Applications Proficiency
- Guide and troubleshoot for Managers on applications usage.
- Display competency in using advanced functions in each tool.
- Able to tap into proprietary consumer insight applications or alternative sources for more
  in-depth analysis.
- Proficient in using agency's planning approach.

4. Financial
- Identify opportunities for organic growth of the business.
- Uphold financial policy and integrity to avoid violation or potential fraud.
- Assist the team members to reconcile all media payment variances of assigned brands.
- Work with team members to ensure accurate and timely invoicing (e.g. regular review of
  unbilled reports, resolve unbilled cases with Finance).
- Resolve all ageing matters.
- Accurate business forecast of assigned accounts (monthly and annually).

5. Industry Knowledge (Consumer, Business or Brand Insights)
-  Exhibit good understanding and forecast on media/ industry/brand development &
   implications to the businesses.
-  Evaluate the strategic implications of media/ industry/brand developments and identify
   opportunities & threats to businesses (short to long-term).

6. Investment Management
-  Optimize the given investment or allocate appropriate investments by medium/brands.
-  Provide investment consultation to client on appropriate budget to meet the desired
   objectives.
-  Supervise on cost management for brand across medium used.
-  Master contract management (e.g. propose, negotiate, track fulfilment, etc.)
-  Input on action plans in expenditure reports.
-  Reconcile all sources of costing/investment variances.

7.  Corporate Responsibility
-  Lead/participate in pitches.
-  Drive awards submission.
-  Demonstrate appropriate behaviours to uphold the company's image, reputation and
   credentials.
-  Identify new business opportunities.
-  Collaborate with function/practice leads on best practice development.
-  Demonstrate responsible hiring of talents (e.g. fair employment practice) and ability to
   manage termination well with due diligence.
- Mentor and ensure all direct reports master the skills and organizational savvy required
  for advancement.

Key Accountabilities:

• To process monthly payroll operations by preparing the recon, journal and headcount reports.

• To provide payroll information by answering questions and requests to agencies.

• To liaise with payroll vendor and auditor for any queries and issues

• To liaise with government bodies requirement such as EPF, SOCSO, IRB, HRDF, CPF, IRAS Singapore and ensuring compliance to statutory rules and regulation and its contribution timely remitted.

• To maintain employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.

• To assist in preparing master file for HFM reporting, utilisation report, leave provision report and report to GL team

• To assist in travelling arrangements - AMEX

• To assist in submitting claims i.e. SOCSO etc.

• To assist in maintaining and updating Re:Sources MY and SG and agenciesweb-leave system

• To compile ERP User Group Access report for all country in quarterly basis

• To perform task as assigned

The key accountabilities are, but not limited to:

• Drafting and negotiating client / agency agreements, letter of intent, memorandum of understanding, NDAs etc.
• Dispute management and resolution
• Supervising external lawyers on litigation and company secretarial functions
• Corporate secretarial services
• Advising on compliance with advertising standards and regulations
• Advising on copy clearance and general clearance of advertising and promotion materials, social media campaigns and developing guidelines
• Advising on intellectual property rights (IPR), and protection of IPR
• Advising on agreements with artists, freelancers, photographers, animators and other third parties and carrying out negotiations with such third parties
• Reviewing and negotiating media buying agreements and other standard terms and conditions of business
• Advice in relation to licensing of third party information and data systems
• Reviewing and negotiating technology development and digital marketing agreements
• Advising on data protection compliance, data security and standard terms and conditions of website use
• Advising on third party license agreements and content contribution
• Updating all business departments on changes in the law which might impact business
• Advising on employment matters, employment disputes and non-voluntary terminations
• Formulating policies and processes to minimise company’s risk
• Updating of all commercial and employment templates
• Conducting out trainings
• Implementing and carrying out the group’s anti-corruption program
• Ad hoc projects as required

1. Deploy MS Teams Direct Routing to new/existing Publicis Groupe sites in AMEA
2. Manage MS Teams / MS Teams Direct Routing infrastructure in AMEA.
3. Provide Level 2 support for MS Teams users.
4. Work with external vendors on support cases.
5. Manage documentation of all system, application and security changes, upgrades, and new implementations whenever appropriate.

This role is expected to perform in the area of General Ledger. The ideal candidate should be technically competent with Accounting Concepts & Principles, should be a good team player, and possess excellent communication skills and ability to multitask in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Key accountabilities:

The key accountabilities for this role and those roles directly reporting to it are, but not limited to:

• Handle day to day banking activities.
• Review of Bank reconciliation on monthly basis
• Handle day to day general accounting.
• Preparing & Recording of Journals of Amortizations, Payroll, other.
• Prepare recurring journals and also analyze accruals
• Reconciliation of AR, bad debt, accounts receivable clearing account
• Inter co reconciliation and mismatch evaluation.
• Liaise and assist other finance staff within AP /AR/Payroll when reconciling Sub- ledgers
• Preparation of the AP / PO accruals
• To ensure proper recording of Fixed Assets and its reconciliation
• Ensure all cash/fixed asset/other balance sheet reconciliations are up to date.
• Prepare monthly closing binder / Balance Sheet Substantiation.
• Prepare schedules during FMC audit/Local audit.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by Manager Finance

Business Compliance:

• Ensure a sound understanding of, demonstrate commitment to and comply with all policies including Janus[IFRS] relevant to your role and all activities undertaken in that role.

Personal & Team Accountabilities:

• Actively develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues both at an interpersonal level and across all business processes within the wider business environment.
• Actively maintain communication and behaviour standards that foster a culture of strong customer and service excellence both within Re:Sources and across all customer and supplier organisations.

Key relationships (internal and/or external)

• Managers, Functional Heads, Internal Departments, Vendors, Suppliers

The primary role is invoice entry, record management and working in close partnership with internal and external stakeholders within and outside finance.

This role reports to the Manager Finance and will be based out of Gurgaon. The accounts payables team process Vendor’s invoices payment, Vendor reconciliation, Intercompany reconciliation and its finalization.

Looking for a well-rounded individual who thrives in a fast paced, demanding environment with good knowledge of accounts payable process. A self-starter who can work with minimum supervision driving an array of disparate items to closure. Ability to work outside standard business hours when necessary.

The key Accountabilities are, but not limited to:

·         Media Reconciliation of supplier invoices.

·         Preparation of Supplier Reconciliation and preparation of Remittance advice for the payment of supplier invoices including Overseas suppliers within the set SLA.

·         Processing of Adjustment requests from Agencies within the agreed TAT as per the procedures & guidelines.

·         Processing of requests as per the approved listing from different agencies (Nil payment run) accurately and timely for early payment.

·         Monitoring the invoice flow and ensure timely media reconciliation according to the SLA.

·         Prompt & efficient handling of all supplier/client/staff queries.

·         Management of all filing requirements both hardcopy and softcopy where appropriate.

·         Understanding of Media Accounts Payable Process and it’s various controls(including assisting in audit queries and findings)

·         Participation in the implementation of process improvement initiatives and other Ad-hoc activities identified by Management

·         Managing of emails in Generic Email boxes on time and ensure that all emails are attended to/ replied/taken necessary action.

·         Preparation of various Reports and timely submission

·         Provide backup as and when required.

The scope of this position is to process Media vendor invoices into Starscape system. This includes invoice inward, validation and processing of vendor invoices of multiple media tv like TV, Digital, radio, press etc.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Role (Accounts Payable)- To process media invoices for TV/Radio/ Digital/ Outdoor/ Press.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Manage the Headcount monthly reports for accurate inventory forecasting.
2. Perform yearly and quarterly projections to ensure inventory levels meet business demands.
3. Plan capacity for new hires (NH) and terminations to optimize asset utilization.
4. Supervise the entire order lifecycle from quotation to delivery, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and customer satisfaction.
5. Design and implement robust data management and reporting strategies to enhance decision-making and performance tracking.
6. Develop and refine DaaS-related processes and policies, driving continuous improvement and adherence to best practices and compliance standards.

Key duties:

1. Handle quotation requests, AR submissions, PR creation, and the subsequent follow-up on these items.
2. Coordinate delivery schedules, ensuring timely receipt and distribution of IT assets.
3. Regularly update and maintain a comprehensive database of all IT assets, conducting data verification and correction as needed.
4. Generate regular reports on DaaS operations, maintaining high standards of data quality and sanity.
5. Analyse reports to identify trends and actionable insights for inventory and order management.
6. Execute the disposal of IT assets, coordinate insurance claims, and manage the logistics of asset returns and replacements.
7. Facilitate remote asset repairs, coordinating with technical teams and service providers.
8. Assist operational leads in ensuring SLA compliance and effective resource allocation.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Collect data on ticket routing, resolution times, and service level compliance.
2. Perform initial analysis of IT performance data to identify trends and patterns.
3. Help generate regular reports on IT service performance and project statuses.
4. Prepare documentation and presentations for internal review.
5. Assist in updating and maintaining dashboards for real-time IT service monitoring.
6. Ensure that all dashboards reflect accurate and current data.
7. Work with IT teams to collect information and respond to inquiries about service performance.
8. Support the IT Performance and Reporting team with administrative tasks related to performance tracking and reporting.

Key duties:

1. Maintain proper records and documentation of IT performance analysis.
2. Assist in quality checks of data and reports to ensure accuracy and consistency.
3. Report any discrepancies or anomalies to senior analysts for resolution.
4. Work closely with the IT support teams, operational leads, and other departments to facilitate effective service management practices
5. From time to time, may be required to work extended hours to achieve immediate business driven results

Key Accountabilities:

1. Conduct regular analysis of key ITSM performance metrics to track and report on team and service performance.
2. Identify trends and anomalies in ticket data to inform improvements in service delivery.
3. Analyse patterns in incidents and service requests to identify common challenges.
4. Recommend automation or process enhancements to streamline operations and improve response times.
5. Monitor ticket volumes and resolution times to identify areas requiring attention or improvement.
6. Produce regular reports on SLA performance and service availability to inform management and stakeholders.
7. Collaborate with operational leads to ensure that the team adheres to SLA compliance metrics.
8. Develop strategies to maintain or exceed SLA standards across all service areas.
9. Create and maintain dashboards for real-time monitoring of IT services, providing actionable insights to IT management and operational leads.

Key duties:

1. Prepare detailed reports and presentations for IT leadership, highlighting performance metrics, achievements, and areas for improvement.
2. Continuously seek opportunities to improve ITSM processes and practices
3. Work closely with the IT support teams, operational leads, and other departments to facilitate effective service management practices
4. Actively share knowledge and best practices with team members to foster professional growth within the unit
5. Conduct periodic audits of ITSM reports and dashboards to ensure accuracy and reliability of information.
6. Implement quality assurance standards for reporting and analytics functions
7. From time to time, may be required to work extended hours to achieve immediate business driven results

The Key Accountabilities are, but not limited to:

• Manage completion within deadlines for all monthly financial statements & reporting functions in accordance with Group processes and policies. Group reporting packages include Actuals, CSR, Tax Packs, CCE, CBCR and etc)
• Ensure compliance with all Group Policies and statutory financial controls including external/internal audit and FMC requirements.
• Manage external audit, corporate taxes, GST, Witholding Taxes, statistical surveys and other statutory reporting matters, including liaison with relevant external parties.
• Build and manage relationship with agencies and other SSC teams.
• Provide advisory support and guidance for any accounting & taxes matters to agencies and other SSC teams.
• Support collaboration within Groupe and agencies which include agencies integration, legal entities reduction, Post Monthend & Balance Sheet Review and etc.
• Assist management on continuous improvement projects as appropriate that may arise on an ad-hoc basis.

The key Accountabilities are, but not limited to:

• Preparation and Delivery of Monthly/Semi-monthly Payroll to all Brands as directed by the Payroll Manager
• Preparation and adherence to Resources Monthly Payroll timetables.
• Preparation and Delivery of all Payroll associated payments as instructed by the Payroll Manager relating to:
• Superannuation
• Workers Compensation
• PAY Summaries
• Payroll Tax etc
• Preparation and Management of all Payroll Reporting Functions for both statutory and Brand requirements
• Preparation for approval within Re:Sources of all Statutory Bodies/Regulation and ensuring future changes are identified and communicated to all Brands and Re:Sources as instructed by the Payroll Supervisor/ FOD/Managing Director.
• Assistance to external and internal Audit requirements as directed by the Payroll Supervisor or Managing Director Resources.
• Assist the Payroll Supervisor / Finance Operations Director/Managing Director for the continued review and make sound recommendation for the improvement of the processes, and procedures of the group

• Ensure prompt resolutions of any account queries and disputes.
• Ensuring all internal record management is maintained to comply with all audit standards.
• Set and communicate clear team direction, creating a motivated and positive working environment within the team.
• Ad hoc projects as required.