Accounting Senior Associate

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Role Summary and Impact

The Accounting Senior Associate plays a critical role in upholding the financial integrity and transparency of the organization. This position is responsible for meticulously analyzing and verifying all financial and accounting transactions, ensuring the accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and IFRS. The Senior Associate is instrumental in delivering timely, reliable, and relevant financial information to management, empowering informed strategic decision-making and robust financial control. Key responsibilities encompass comprehensive accounting analysis, the elaboration of critical financial reports (including Annual and Eventual EEFF and P&L), managing complex reconciliations, and actively supporting various external and internal audits (PWC, SOX, Tax, BFC), thereby contributing directly to the company's financial compliance, reporting excellence, and overall financial health.

Skills and Experience:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in similar accounting roles.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing financial statements (EEFF) and management reports.
• Proven experience in comprehensive account analysis and reconciliation.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in ERP systems.
• Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of NICS (National Accounting Standards, if applicable) and IFRS.
• Solid understanding of tax legislation.

Soft Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Effective communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Highly analytical with problem-solving capabilities.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• High degree of orderliness and attention to detail.
• Proactive and self-motivated work ethic.

Language: Basic English proficiency.

 

Soft Skills:

• Assertive