Job Description
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.
We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.
We have been building the world’s most valuable brands for 50 years and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.
Our people are the key to our success. We’re committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.
For more information, visit WPP.com.
Why we’re hiring:
The GL Accountant is responsible for all aspects full-cycle month-end closing. Duties may include but not limited to preparing and posting journal entries, review of bank reconciliations, preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations and monthly schedules.
What you’ll be doing:
• Posting month end journals in the ERP
• Preparation & adherence to month end closing Calander & Tracker & follow up with other departments on timeline
• Preparing Fixed assets schedule and perform reconciliations
• Prepare prepaid amortization schedule
• Coordination with Operations & Commercial team for smooth business functioning
• Perform agency finance function in ERP (Project, Budget, PO & AR draft invoice creation & performing revenue recognition)
• Prepare & post judgemental JV’s in system for Revenue, COGS & SGA recognition
• Preparation & review of bank reconciliations.
• Complete ownership of TB & its schedules.
• Prepare Intercompany recharge schedule & perform P&L & BS intercompany balance reconciliations.
• Variance Analysis with budget & highlighting major deviations from budget.
• Preparation of Financials along and other reports required by management. (Monthly, quarterly, annual)
• Doing monthly analysis of P&L and Balance sheet items and highlight major variances/ observations to management.
• Generating financial reports from ERP
• Managing direct & Indirect tax reports & returns
• Collaborating with the agency and other departments to complete accurate records and provide accounting support
• Ensuring Financials are accurately entered in Group Reporting ERP in detail with all schedules.
• Ensuring financial records comply with SOX requirements
• Capture month end ledger transactions into Smartsheet
• Multi-tasking & ability to manage Adhoc projects
• Ability to be proactive in streamlining / automating process or tasks, including documentation of processes
• Performing SOX compliance pre & post month end activities.
• Coordinating with auditors for Interim audit/Internal Audit/Statutory Audit and providing the details / schedules required by them.
What you’ll need:
· Required qualification B. Com, preferred MBA or CA inter.
· Minimum 5+ years of relevant experiencing in GL and accounting department.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
· Knowledge of the methods, principles, and practices of RTR process.
· Self-starter & has a client service mindset.
· Collaboration and building relationships both internally and externally stakeholders.
· Attention to details.
· Critical thinking.
· Intermediate Excel understanding required
Preferred Candidate:
· SAP BFC experience/reporting platform experience
· Experience working in SSC setup
Who you are:
You’re open : We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.
You’re optimistic : We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.
You’re extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.
What we’ll give you:
Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.
Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.
Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?
#LI-Hybrid
We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
