Regional Assistant Financial Controller
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Who We Are
At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.
Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.
About The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Regional Assistant Financial Controller to support our APAC financial operations. Reporting to the Regional Financial Controller, this role will focus on financial reporting, accounting, compliance, and internal controls, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to regulatory requirements across the region.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting expertise, a deep understanding of internal controls, compliance regulations (including SOX), and financial reporting standards, as well as the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
This role also requires strong managerial skills as the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and mentoring a small team of finance staff, ensuring high performance, professional development, and effective teamwork.
Additionally, the role requires regional travel, primarily to Singapore, to work closely with finance teams and ensure operational excellence
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Accounting
VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.
At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.
Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.
About The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Regional Assistant Financial Controller to support our APAC financial operations. Reporting to the Regional Financial Controller, this role will focus on financial reporting, accounting, compliance, and internal controls, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to regulatory requirements across the region.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting expertise, a deep understanding of internal controls, compliance regulations (including SOX), and financial reporting standards, as well as the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
This role also requires strong managerial skills as the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and mentoring a small team of finance staff, ensuring high performance, professional development, and effective teamwork.
Additionally, the role requires regional travel, primarily to Singapore, to work closely with finance teams and ensure operational excellence
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Accounting
- Lead and review month-end closing activities across APAC, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Ensure timely quarterly forecasting submissions from markets, and ensure technical checks on market submissions are performed
- Support country finance teams in resolving accounting and reporting issues.
- Prepare and review management reports, providing key financial insights for decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with SOX regulations, internal controls, and company financial policies across the APAC region.
- Collaborate with the Risk and Controls Team to drive SOX and internal audit compliance.
- Maintain adherence to local tax regulations and oversee audit schedules for the Singapore Regional Office.
- Coordinate and prepare transfer pricing documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Monitor regional working capital, ensuring alignment with company policies and best practices.
- Provide guidance to country finance teams on cash flow management and accounting treatment.
- Work with the Treasury team to monitor and optimize cash flow movement for key projects.
- Opportunity for involvement in VML finance transformation, automation and AI intiatives to improve financial reporting, forecasting, and internal controls processes
- Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or equivalent. CPA, ACCA, or CA qualification preferred.
- Prior experience in auditing (Big 4 experience is a plus).
- Strong regional experience in APAC n financial reporting and compliance.
- Proficiency in Maconomy ERP system and Cartesis consolidation tool is a plus.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent financial reporting, business writing, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong knowledge of Excel and financial modeling.
- Experience in the advertising, media, or marketing industry is a plus. MNC experience preferred.
- Must be willing to travel regionally, primarily to Singapore.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial insights clearly.
VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.
Who We Are
At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.
Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.
About The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Regional Assistant Financial Controller to support our APAC financial operations. Reporting to the Regional Financial Controller, this role will focus on financial reporting, accounting, compliance, and internal controls, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to regulatory requirements across the region.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting expertise, a deep understanding of internal controls, compliance regulations (including SOX), and financial reporting standards, as well as the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
This role also requires strong managerial skills as the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and mentoring a small team of finance staff, ensuring high performance, professional development, and effective teamwork.
Additionally, the role requires regional travel, primarily to Singapore, to work closely with finance teams and ensure operational excellence
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Accounting
VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.
At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.
Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.
About The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Regional Assistant Financial Controller to support our APAC financial operations. Reporting to the Regional Financial Controller, this role will focus on financial reporting, accounting, compliance, and internal controls, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to regulatory requirements across the region.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting expertise, a deep understanding of internal controls, compliance regulations (including SOX), and financial reporting standards, as well as the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
This role also requires strong managerial skills as the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and mentoring a small team of finance staff, ensuring high performance, professional development, and effective teamwork.
Additionally, the role requires regional travel, primarily to Singapore, to work closely with finance teams and ensure operational excellence
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Accounting
- Lead and review month-end closing activities across APAC, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Ensure timely quarterly forecasting submissions from markets, and ensure technical checks on market submissions are performed
- Support country finance teams in resolving accounting and reporting issues.
- Prepare and review management reports, providing key financial insights for decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with SOX regulations, internal controls, and company financial policies across the APAC region.
- Collaborate with the Risk and Controls Team to drive SOX and internal audit compliance.
- Maintain adherence to local tax regulations and oversee audit schedules for the Singapore Regional Office.
- Coordinate and prepare transfer pricing documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Monitor regional working capital, ensuring alignment with company policies and best practices.
- Provide guidance to country finance teams on cash flow management and accounting treatment.
- Work with the Treasury team to monitor and optimize cash flow movement for key projects.
- Opportunity for involvement in VML finance transformation, automation and AI intiatives to improve financial reporting, forecasting, and internal controls processes
- Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or equivalent. CPA, ACCA, or CA qualification preferred.
- Prior experience in auditing (Big 4 experience is a plus).
- Strong regional experience in APAC n financial reporting and compliance.
- Proficiency in Maconomy ERP system and Cartesis consolidation tool is a plus.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent financial reporting, business writing, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong knowledge of Excel and financial modeling.
- Experience in the advertising, media, or marketing industry is a plus. MNC experience preferred.
- Must be willing to travel regionally, primarily to Singapore.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial insights clearly.
VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.