Senior Executive Internal Control Officer at BrandEye Media

Job Purpose

• The Senior Internal Control Executive will be responsible for designing, implementing and strengthening internal control frameworks across the Agency’s operations, with a strong focus on revenue assurance, campaign purchasing cycles, media vendor management, billing processes, digital media workflows, and financial compliance.
• The executive will ensure that all business practices, creative production, media buying, billing, and client servicing adhere to internal policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices to minimise financial risk and operational gaps.

Key Responsibilities
Internal Control Framework & Governance:

• Develop, enhance, and enforce internal control policies tailored to media buying, campaign execution, vendor payments, and client billing.
• Conduct periodic reviews of agency processes, including planning, media trading, creative production, digital ad operations, and third-party vendor engagements.
• Monitor the effectiveness of existing controls and propose improvements aligned with business growth and digital transformation.

Media Buying & Campaign Operations Controls:

• Review and validate media plans, purchase authorisations, insertion orders, and vendor contracts to ensure compliance with policy and client requirements.
• Ensure accurate delivery-to-billing reconciliation for digital, print, outdoor, and broadcast campaigns.
• Oversee controls related to media rebates, discounts, value-added services, and agency commissions.

Financial & Billing Controls:

• Monitor end-to-end billing processes from job creation to invoicing, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely revenue recognition.
• Support revenue assurance activities, including identifying leakages, late billings, unbilled media, and disputed invoices.
• Validate vendor invoices, GRNs, and PO matching, and ensure proper controls over cost commitments.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory standards, and industry norms (e.g., client audit requirements & data protection).
• Perform risk assessments and map key risks in operations, finance, and campaign delivery.
• Provide guidance on contract compliance for client agreements and vendor engagements.

Audit Planning & Execution:

• Lead internal control testing and internal audit engagements covering business operations, creative production cycles, digital campaign workflows, and finance processes.
• Collaborate with external auditors, client audit teams, and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Document audit findings, recommend corrective actions, and follow up on remediation plans.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities for process automation (e.g., dashboards, automated reconciliations, workflow tools) to strengthen controls.
• Work with IT, operations, and finance teams to implement system enhancements or new control features.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline operations and reduce risk exposure.

Stakeholder Management & Training

• Partner with finance, client servicing, creative, media buying, and operations teams to ensure control adherence in daily workflows.
• Conduct training sessions on internal controls, compliance requirements, and documentation practices.
• Communicate audit findings and improvement plans to senior management with clarity.

Educational Qualification Requirements

• B.Sc. in Accounting with a minimum of 5 years of work experience
• Professional qualification of ACA / ACCA is an added advantage.
• Previous work experience in that capacity is desirable.

Key Skills & Competencies Required
Technical Competencies:

• Strong understanding of financial controls, revenue cycles, and compliance frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of media agency operations:
  • Media buying & planning (digital + traditional)
  • Programmatic advertising workflows
  • Creative job costing
  • Vendor management
  • Client billing cycles
• Experience with ERP systems & media workflow tools
• Ability to design and execute audit plans, test controls, and prepare audit reports.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and persuasion skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Ethical mindset and ability to handle sensitive information.

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