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
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
Required Skills & Qualifications
Experience
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.
