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
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Associate – Finance to manage end-to-end financial operations for Advertising & Promotion (A&P) activities. The role involves budget control, PO management, invoice validation, payment coordination, and reconciliation to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Budget & PO Management
- Coordinate with Brand Heads to obtain necessary budget approvals for A&P activities
- Review and validate Proforma Invoices (PFIs) from vendors
- Raise and manage Purchase Orders (POs) in line with approved budgets
- Ensure adherence to internal financial policies and controls
- Payment Validation & Processing
- Validate payment requests received from Regional Marketing Managers (RMMs)
- Ensure completeness of supporting documents and approvals
- Coordinate with external agencies for payment execution
- Track and obtain proof of payments from agencies
- GRN & Invoice Processing
- Verify and post Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs) for liquidations submitted
- Ensure all documents are properly vouched and validated
- Liaise with the Invoice Processing Team for accurate SAP posting
- Reconciliation & Controls
- Perform end-to-end reconciliation of:
- PO Value vs GRN Value vs Invoice Value (SAP)
- Handle GR/IR reconciliation and ensure timely closure of open items
- Support Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) as required
- Identify discrepancies and ensure timely resolution
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Work closely with Brand Teams, Marketing Teams, Agencies, and Internal Finance Teams
- Ensure smooth communication and timely closure of transactions
- Provide regular updates and reports to management
Experience
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 2 to 4 years of experience in Finance/Accounting operations
- Prior exposure to Advertising & Promotion (A&P) or Marketing Finance is preferred
Domain Knowledge
- Strong understanding of:
- Purchase Order (PO) lifecycle
- Goods Receipt Note (GRN) process
- Invoice processing & payment workflows
- Bank Reconciliation (BRS)
- GR/IR reconciliation
Technical Skills
- Working knowledge of SAP (preferred)
- Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, basic formulas, data validation)
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines
- High level of ownership and accountability
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.
