Company Overview
Metayb is a digital transformation company on a mission to transform seamlessly by empowering organisations to navigate the vast landscape of the digital-first era. Within just three years of inception, we have grown into a close-knit family of 450+ employees, each possessing rich field expertise. Metayb focuses on fostering seamless customer experiences, enhancing operational efficiency & deriving actionable insights. By harnessing the power of emerging tech Metayb aims to be the unparalleled choice for global customers, delivering strategic goals effectively within a digital first ecosystem of value creation.Our key areas of expertise lie in Digital Transformation, Data Science, SAP Implementation, Workflow Automation, Dashboarding, Visualization, Finance and Supply Chain services. We strongly aspire to venture into IOT, AI/ML & Virtual Reality. Metayb endeavours to be best-in class across digital solutions, infrastructure, and product engineering.
Role Overview
The
Assistant Manager – Finance (A&P) will be responsible for overseeing and driving end-to-end financial operations related to Advertising & Promotion activities. This role requires strong process governance, stakeholder management, analytical capabilities, and team supervision to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely execution of all A&P financial transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Process Oversight & Governance
- Manage the complete A&P financial lifecycle – Budget approval, PO creation, GRN posting, invoice processing, and payment validation
- Ensure strict adherence to financial controls, policies, and approval hierarchies
- Monitor and improve process efficiency and turnaround times
- Budget Control & PO Management
- Collaborate with Brand Heads and Marketing teams for budget planning and utilization tracking
- Review and approve PO creation based on validated PFIs and approved budgets
- Ensure no overspending beyond approved budgets and highlight risks proactively
- Payment Validation & Agency Coordination
- Oversee validation of payment requests from Regional Marketing Managers (RMMs)
- Ensure completeness of documentation and compliance before releasing payments
- Coordinate with agencies to ensure timely payments and receipt of proof of payment
- Resolve escalations related to payment delays or discrepancies
- GRN, Invoice Processing & SAP Controls
- Supervise accurate GRN posting for liquidations
- Ensure all transactions are properly verified, vouched, and recorded in SAP
- Coordinate with Invoice Processing teams to ensure timely and error-free postings
- Reconciliation & Financial Controls
- Ensure periodic reconciliation of:
- PO Value vs GRN Value vs Invoice Value (SAP)
- Drive closure of GR/IR open items within defined timelines
- Review Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) and ensure accuracy
- Identify gaps, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions
- Team Management & Development
- Lead and mentor a team of finance associates
- Allocate work, track performance, and ensure productivity
- Conduct regular reviews and provide training to enhance team capability
- Reporting & Presentation
- Prepare and present A&P spend reports, variance analysis, and insights to management
- Deliver clear and impactful presentations to stakeholders and leadership teams
- Support audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations
- Stakeholder Management
- Act as a key liaison between Finance, Marketing, Brand Teams, and External Agencies
- Ensure seamless communication and alignment across departments
- Manage escalations and drive timely resolution
Experience
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5 to 8 years of experience in Finance/Accounting operations
- Strong exposure to Advertising & Promotion (A&P) finance or marketing spend management
Domain Expertise
- Deep understanding of:
- PO, GRN, Invoice & Payment processes
- Budget tracking & cost control
- GR/IR reconciliation
- Bank Reconciliation (BRS)
- Financial controls and audit requirements
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems
- Excel (Intermediate to Advanced):
- Pivot Tables, Advanced formulas, Lookups
- Data analysis and reporting
- Basic automation (preferred)
Core Competencies
- Excellent Communication Skills – verbal and written
- Strong Presentation Skills – ability to present financial insights to leadership
- Effective Time Management – ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
- High attention to detail and ownership mindset
What's On Offer
Hybrid working opportunity enabling a good work-life balance with an enabling learning environment, international travel, collaborating with teams across geographies and benefit from best-in-class employee policies.
Disclaimer: The job title mentioned in this description is generic and intended for broad categorization purposes. The final designation will be determined based on the candidate's performance during the interview process, relevant experience, and alignment with the organizational hierarchy.
