Job Description
Saatchi & Saatchi is a globally renowned advertising agency known for its innovative and creative campaigns. With a prestigious client portfolio, we are committed to delivering outstanding results for our clients.
Role Overview: As a Client WIP Controller, you'll manage client financial matters, acting as the bridge between account management, production, and finance teams. Your role ensures accurate financial transactions and meticulous record-keeping to support smooth operations.
Responsibilities:
1. Raise client and intercompany invoices/credit notes.
2. Allocate costs for billing on a job-by-job basis.
3. Maintain job tracking sheets for approvals, purchase orders, and reconciliations.
4. Chase outstanding client purchase orders and monitor expenditures against estimates.
5. Communicate regularly with account teams to ensure accurate work progress reporting.
6. Resolve client invoice queries and assist with financial audits.
7. Train account groups on financial best practices and process journals and ad-hoc purchase orders.
8. Monitor budgets and contribute to forecasting and profitability analysis.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
9. Strong client accounting management experience.
10. Customer service-oriented with excellent communication skills.
11. Highly organised with the ability to work autonomously.
12. Proficient in finance software and tools.
13. Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
14. Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
15. Relevant professional certifications advantageous.