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:
JOB PURPOSE :
The Team Lead RTR (Record to Report) supervises the RTR team, ensuring accurate and timely recording, collection, and processing of all general accounting and reporting, fixed assets, statutory accounting, bank transactions, direct and indirect tax transactions while adhering to WPP group and company policies and procedures.
What you’ll be doing:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Record To Report:
▪ Ensure the team’s accurate and timely delivery of general accounting and reporting, fixed assets, statutory accounting and direct and indirect tax services (i.e. journal postings, GL maintenance, report preparation, reconciliations, tax submissions, etc.) in accordance with SLAs
▪ Oversee month end RTR process to ensure timely completion of closing and reporting.
▪ Ensure processes are in compliance with ICFR
Continuous Improvements:
▪ Implement best practices and proactively identify, propose and implement continuous improvement opportunities in existing processes within the team
Leadership and People:
▪ Provide RTR related advice and information to staff and be the first level of escalation party to assist the staff to resolve the daily operation issues
▪ Regularly track and resolve outstanding issues and escalate to Finance Operations Manager and necessary parties if required.
▪ Perform people management responsibilities, which include planning & assigning tasks, and team performance appraisal, coaching & development
Others:
▪ Assist in managing transition activities with the Project Team
▪ Other responsibilities as assigned by the Manager
▪ Managing the month end process for RTR reporting
▪ Ensuring SLA and deadline is met for the team.
▪ Liaise with Regional and Local Finance
▪ Ability to lead the team into completing the BAU month end reporting task
▪ Maintain a good stakeholder management
What you’ll need:
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE :
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field, and professional qualification (ACCA/CPA/MIA etc.)
• 5 -7 years of experience in General Ledger operations
• 1 - 2 years of supervisory experience
• Experience in using ERP system
• Possess shared service centre experience
• Native speaker / Korean : TOPIK 5⁄6 / Japanese : JLPT N2/N1
KEY COMPETENCIES:
• Good communication skill and able to communicate effectively in English
• Knowledge in financial accounting principles, processes and accounting standard such as IFRS.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills
• Ability to demonstrate and deliver to required extents of the WPP Values listed below: - OPEN - Optimistic - Extraordinary
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.
