What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at WPP?
Why we're hiring:
WPP is undertaking a wide-ranging transformation programs across all of its Business Units.
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. Participates in internal and external Audits as needed. Monitors GL Staff Accountants’ quality of processing and providing approvals and guidance as needed. 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.
What you'll be doing:
General
- Manage General Ledger transactions for Non-Media Business Units as set out by the Chief Accounting Officer
• Utilize SAP 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
• Monitor volumes and highlight any backlogs proactively to the Chief Accounting Officer
• Ensure all General Ledger queries are resolved promptly
• Prepare period end Reporting in an accurate and timely manner
• Prepare and review Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Assist with internal and external Audits wherever needed
• Review work prepared by General Ledger Junior Accountants (i.e. Manual Journal Entries and evidence for Fixed Assets, I Inter-company, Bank Reconciliations) for quality of processing and providing approvals and guidance as needed
• Provide holiday and sick cover for colleagues as needed
• Establish strong relationships with Business Unit Finance teams
• Assist Chief Accounting Officer in monitoring the end-to-end quality of accounting and reporting activities, including activities performed in India
Weekly
- Provide reports and participate in weekly General Ledger review meetings with Chief Accounting Officer
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 4 years’ experience in General Ledger Accounting in a large, preferably International organization
- Degree in Accounting; preferably licensed CPA
- 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
- Ability to train and mentor junior staff
- Commercially focused with a strong customer service approach
- SAP experience is a plus
