Job Description

is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 115,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide.We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology.WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations - from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 307 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 20th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards.Why we're hiring:WPP Group Indian operations are well established in the areas of Advertising; Media Investment Management; Information, Insight & Consultancy; Public Relations; Branding & Identity; Direct, Internet and Interactive. WPP SSC India was created by WPP to provide the back-office functions and transactional finance work for the WPP agencies in India. Our customers are the agencies of WPP. We want to add value to the work we do and the service we provide by making our processes and systems efficient, consistent, and transparent.What you'll be doing:In this role, we are looking for an accounting professional with prior accounting experience and should have handled a team size of approx. 20 people. In this role, you will be encouraged to work on strict deadlines and in a fairly high-pressure business environment.

• Collaborate with the team to ensure all month-end activities are completed accurately and on time, meeting the established critical metrics and SLA targets.
• Implement effective processes and controls to ensure the highest quality of work and compliance with accounting standards.
• Proactively identify and resolve any issues or discrepancies during the month-end close process to minimize disruption and ensure the smooth execution of tasks.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, addressing their concerns and ensuring their satisfaction with the team's performance.
• Work closely with internal and external auditors to provide necessary documentation and support, ensuring successful audits and maintaining a high level of compliance.
• Lead and manage teams to ensure timely deliverable
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and resolution of any obstacles
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices, and incorporate them into RTR processes and procedures
• Provide guidance and training to staff, and promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards and professional guidelines, and maintain confidentiality of audit information

What you'll need:

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in handling audits
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage and lead a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Chartered Accountant from India. Knowledge of IFRS will be additional benefit.
• Experience in a Media industry (preferred)
• Good working knowledge in MS office - Excel and Word

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?#LI-OnsiteWPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.Please read our Privacy Notice ( ) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

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