Compensation Overview

Why we’re hiring:

WPP is undertaking a wide-ranging transformation programs across all of its Business Units.

Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Staff GL Accountant performs daily processing of General Ledger transactions for the Non-Media Business Units. Transactions include reviewing evidence and posting Manual Journal Entries for areas such as Fixed Assets, Intercompany, Tax and Treasury. This person will work with Business Units to prepare period end Reporting in an accurate and timely manner and prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations. Strong focus on delivering high quality processing, strong and clear communicator, individual who is self-motivated as well as team oriented, driven to achieve individual and team targets as set by the Chief Accounting Officer.  This individual will also be involved in implementing our new financial system (Workday).

What you’ll be doing:

General

• Manage General Ledger transactions for Non-Media Business Units as set out by the Chief Accounting Officer
• Utilize Workday Financials software to manage processing of General Ledger entries
• Process Manual Journal Entries including reviewing evidence provided and ensuring accurate and timely posting of required entries
• Process Fixed Assets transactions ensuring acquisitions, disposals and depreciation are recorded accurately
• Ensure Intercompany reporting is accurate and balanced
• Process Tax entries correctly and deliver Tax reporting
• Process Treasury entries correctly and ensure bank reconciliations are completed
• Ensure all General Ledger queries are resolved promptly
• Prepare period end Reporting in an accurate and timely manner
• Prepare and review Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Provide holiday and sick cover for colleagues as needed
• Establish strong relationships with Business Unit Finance teams

Weekly

• Provide reports and participate in weekly General Ledger review meetings with Chief Accounting Officer
• Assist Chief Accounting Officer in monitoring the end-to-end quality of accounting and reporting activities, including activities performed in India

Monthly

• Drive Month End Close Reporting to a high level of accuracy and timeliness, ensuring adequate review time built into the timetables

What you’ll need:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in General Ledger Accounting in a large, preferably International organization
• Degree in Accounting
• Confidence in dealing and building relationships, both internally and externally
• Self-motivated, energetic, and detailed oriented
• Able to work to firm deadlines and calm under pressure
• Well organized with strength in prioritization
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle complexity
• Commercially focused with a strong Customer service approach

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 accepting: of 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 promote a culture of people that 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?