Global Assistant Controller

About WPP Media

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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'swhat 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:

• BeExtraordinarybyLeading CollectivelytoInspire transformational Creativity.

• Create anOpenenvironment byBalancing People and Client ExperiencesbyCultivating Trust.

• LeadOptimisticallybyChampioning Growth and DevelopmenttoMobilize the Enterprise.

Role Summary and Impact:

The Assistant Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support the Global Controller in managing compliance, audits, and internal controls. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, a deep understanding of IFRS and the ability to navigate the complexities of media spend, client prepayments, and vendor relationships.

Skills:

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure thatWPP Mediamonthly,quarterly,and annualfinancial reporting is compliant with WPP accounting policiesand procedures,andin accordance withIFRS.

• Liaison with WPP on month-end deliverables and ensureaccurateandtimelysubmissions, and compliance with allinternal and external policies and procedures.

• Provideoversight andguidance to the WPP MediaNetworkon coordination,execution,and remediationofstatutory,internal,and externalaudits.This role is a critical partner to help manage the audit work plan and resolution of any identified issues.

Accounting Operations

• Assistin the review and approval of AP and AR,IC transactions,and general ledger maintenance of the WPP Media Network.

• Conduct regular balance sheet reviews to ensure that theWPP Mediabalance sheet isproperlystatedandaddressing and resolving aged items.

• Provide support to the Networkregardingclient prepayments and vendor obligations, ensuring proper recognition of revenue and expenses.

• Assistwith various month-end accruals related to the Network and in coordination with the market controllership teams.

Media-Specific Finance

• Monitormedia spend, prepayments, and cash flow timing.

• Support revenue recognition assessmentssuch asprincipal vs. agent considerations, clientincentives,and rebatesin accordance withIFRS 15.

• Provide technical support on media-specific transactions and documentation of accounting treatment.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Continuousstrengtheningoffinancial controls and implementation ofbest practicesacross the Network.

• Identifyopportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

• Partner with WPP and Regional Controllership Group to assessdesignof key controls to best suit WPP Media.

Strategic Support

• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making by senior management.Key analysis includes understanding and insights ofmedia buying and planning, proprietarytrading,and cash flow analysis.

• Partner with client serviceand investment teamsto ensurecompleteness and accuracy around notable client contract terms including incentives,rebates,and vendor arrangements.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred.

• 10+ years of progressivecontrollershipexperience, ideally within media, advertising, or professionalaccounting (Big 4).

• Strongtechnicalknowledge of IFRS,SOX,revenue recognition, and financial reporting.

• Experience withimplementation ofERP/accounting systems.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, multinationalenvironment.