Hogarth is the Global Content Experience Company. Part of WPP, Hogarth partners with one in every two of the world’s top 100 brands including Coca-Cola, Ford, Rolex, Nestlé, Mondelez and Dyson. With a breadth of experience across an extensive range of sectors, Hogarth offers the unrivaled ability to deliver relevant, engaging, and measurable content across all channels and media - both established and emerging.
The number of channels at our fingertips; the need for speed; and the drive for mass personalisation, all mean that brands need different solutions.
Our global team of over 7,500 craft and technology experts brings together creative, production and innovation to help clients navigate this exciting and ever-changing world of today’s content experience.
The Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Finance Associate to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in finance, with a strong background in general ledger accounting and tax compliance. As a Finance Associate, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records while also assisting with tax planning and compliance efforts.
Responsibilities:
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts monthly, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjustments as necessary to reflect the financial activity of the company.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP/IFRS
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial information and support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare and file various tax returns, including income tax, VAT and other regulatory filings, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Assist with planning initiatives and provide support during audits (external/internal)
• Analyze financial data and trends to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
• Stay informed about changes in accounting standards, tax laws, and regulations, and ensure compliance with all relevant requirements.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and projects as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA certification is a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in finance or accounting roles, with a focus on general ledger accounting and tax compliance.
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with accounting software MACONOMY or any equivalent (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of local tax laws and regulations, with experience preparing and filing tax returns.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly present financial information to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
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Diversity & Inclusion
Hogarth is an equal-opportunity employer. That means we believe in creating a truly inclusive culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion for everyone through our ideas, our people, how we behave and how we conduct ourselves. We strive to recruit people from diverse backgrounds and support them to achieve long-term success. This not only makes Hogarth a better company and place to work, but an environment where everyone can give their point of view, experience connection, enjoy opportunity and feel a sense of belonging.
We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, military veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability. As part of our commitment to making our hiring processes as equitable as possible, we are currently rolling out a policy which ensures that hiring managers review CVs only after they have been processed through an automated anonymisation system. This aims to ensure that all candidates are considered for interview based solely on their experience and what they can bring to the role. The solution, provided by MeVitae, scans and redacts CVs to reduce potential reviewer bias.
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