Commercial Accountant, CAA Portas
Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world.
The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, form brand marketing services division, and launch a family office advisory practice, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for 10 consecutive years, CAA represents more than 3,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of property sales and sponsorships, media advisory, brand consulting, venue development and strategic advisory, and executive search.
Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, London, Nashville, Munich, Shanghai, Beijing, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Singapore, Toronto, Denver, Charlotte, Jacksonville, and Atlanta, among other locations globally. For more information, please visit www.caa.com.
Job Description
The Commercial Accountant is a key member of the Global Finance team. Responsible for the financial planning and analysis and associated financial reporting for the APAC Region of the CAA Portas Group. Through building relationships with the Consulting and Support teams, the Commercial Accountant will produce insightful financial information for decision makers which will support the optimisation of the financial performance of the Region within the wider context of the Group.
Responsibilities to include:
Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts for the APAC region and global central functions, incorporating variance analysis commentary, rolling forecasts, and strategic financial insights for presentation to the APAC Regional Partner and Senior Leadership team.
Execute and oversee the month-end close process in accordance with CAA's established deadlines and internal controls.
Maintain accurate and current revenue forecast trackers for the APAC region, ensuring data integrity and delivering actionable insights to the Regional Partner.
Oversee timely and accurate maintenance of the company's project management system for the APAC region, collaborating with the Senior Commercial Accountant and system provider to drive optimum utilisation.
Partner with Project Managers to monitor adherence to project budgets, proactively identify and escalate cost overruns, and ensure all requests for additional investment are submitted in compliance with the delegation of authority framework.
Administer the fee estimator process in line with the delegation of authority, and provide pricing guidance and decision support to project leads as required.
Ensure the timely and accurate issuance of sales invoices in accordance with contractual terms for the region.
Support the Regional Partner and the central CAA Legal team in ensuring client contracts are executed prior to project commencement.
Assist the Group Financial Controller in the preparation, submission, and filing of regional GST returns and statutory accounts.
Support the payroll process for Singapore-based entities and perform the associated payroll reconciliations.
Lead the statutory audit process for regional entities in Singapore and Japan.
Deliver ad hoc financial analysis in response to requests from the Regional Partner and Group Finance Director.
Serve as the primary point of contact for central operational activities on behalf of the APAC Regional Partner.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Experience & Educational Qualifications
Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent international qualification)
Experience in a high growth sport or professional services organisation as a Commercial Accountant/Finance Business Partner
Minimum of 3 years' relevant industry experience, including at least 2 years of post-qualification accounting experience.
Desirable Experience & Skills
Strong financial modelling and excel skills
Xero experience ideal but not essential
AI automation skills
CMAP or other project management system experience
Advanced MS Excel Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong communication skills with senior staff and stakeholders
Organisational and time management skills
Attention to detail, accuracy and high levels of quality control
Track record of working in and contributing to strong team environment
Adaptive learner, able to understand systems and processes
A degree of initiative, pro-activity, and problem-solving skills
Positive “can-do” attitude with ability to take on a variety of ad-hoc tasks.
Strong professional and presentation standards
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