Junior Associate Accountant

About the role

The Junior Associate Accountant will support the preparation and reporting of accurate financial statements for assigned Publicis Groupe agencies. Working under established guidelines, the role ensures data integrity through journal entries, account reconciliations, and month‑end close activities.

Key responsibilities

• Execute monthly, quarterly and year‑end closing activities in line with departmental deadlines and quality standards.
• Coordinate with local agencies and finance teams to record transactions correctly in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM).
• Serve as the primary contact for agencies on accounting matters, investigate ad‑hoc inquiries and provide solutions or escalation as needed.
• Support internal, FMC and external audit processes by maintaining documentation and delivering timely information.
• Prepare and analyse balance‑sheet account reconciliations, identify discrepancies and follow up on open items.

Required profile

• Junior‑level professional with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and escalate discrepancies to maintain compliance.
• Effective communication skills for agency support and issue resolution.
• Experience supporting audit activities and internal controls.

Required skills

• Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) for financial reporting.