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Media AP Manager

Mumbai, India

POSITION SUMMARY:

Ensures smooth operation of the clearance department. Responsible for supervising employees. Ensure vendor invoices are cleared in a timely and accurate manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Assist in planning and communication of media conversions to Shared Services as it relates to clearance
  • Assist in process improvement projects and metrics
  • Develop, plan, and implement procedures and processes to ensure timely and accurate payment processing
  • Manage the Media Clearance employees, including staffing, employee issues and any questions
  • Process vendor invoices for payment
  • Research agency questions regarding vendor discrepancies resolution and special requests
  • Research and respond to vendor inquiries
  • Review agency summary reports to ensure clearances are made on time. Identify and research old items
  • Manage client and external audit process when necessary
  • Provide enhanced level of customer service to external groups (IPG network agencies, vendors, tax & regulatory authorities)
  • Drive process improvements and efficiency into the media client billing function, ensuring common processes are applied to all agencies and leading practices are adopted through staff training and system enhancements
  • Ensure processes operate within the Group’s Sarbanes Oxley program and Standard Policy and Procedures.
  • Assist in the design & improvement of a Helpdesk process to track and measure client invoice queries and resolution time
  • Ability to work onsite in an office environment with limited remote work alternatives, consistent with applicable law
  • Interviewing and hiring of new employees within your department
  • Regular and reliable attendance required
  • Provide valuable feedback to staff through annual performance appraisals and goal settings program.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • At least twelve years in AP function
  • Three to five years in a supervisory role is a must
  • Three to five years in Media AP role is a must
  • Experience with Project Management is required
  • Must possess strong decision making skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are needed

SHIFT SCHEDULE

7.30 p.m. - 4 a.m.

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