Assistant Manager, Regional Finance at WPP Media

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About WPP Media</strong></p> <p>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. </p> <p>WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.</p> <p>For more information, visit <a href="wppmedia.com">wppmedia.com</a>.</p></div><p></p> <p><strong>Core Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Responsible for the preparation of regional financial reporting include actual, forecast, budget.</p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Review and oversees the financial reports, aging items and account reconciliation of each country and respective business units.&nbsp; Prepare variance analysis and commentary report. Highlight risk to management.</p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To prepare and review the inter-unit balances and reconciliation.&nbsp; Work closely with Country Finance to update progress and clear the mismatched items.</p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Conduct regional SOX review for the country reports.</p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Communicate Global and Regional reporting requirements to the Country finance, provide guidance, training, report templates and procedures.&nbsp;</p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensure the reporting comply to SOX and internal controls.</p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Support ad hoc tasks e.g. prepare reporting template or APAC management report, financial analysis etc.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Skills and Experience</strong></p> <p>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 &amp; WPP Media’s shared core values:</p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Be&nbsp;<strong>Extraordinary</strong>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<em>Leading Collectively</em>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<em>Inspire transformational Creativity.</em></p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Create an&nbsp;<strong>Open</strong>&nbsp;environment by<em>&nbsp;Balancing People and Client Experiences</em>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<em>Cultivating Trust</em>.</p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lead&nbsp;<strong>Optimistically</strong>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<em>Championing Growth</em>&nbsp;<em>and Development</em>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<em>Mobilize the Enterprise</em>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Required Skills &amp; Experience:</strong></p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Qualified Accountant with Degree in Accounting/Finance or related discipline.</p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3 years or above accounting and finance experience in financial audit of Big Four accounting firms, preferably with working experience in some multinational or sizable companies.</p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong financial and management reporting experience is&nbsp;a must.</p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Good interpersonal &amp; communication skills with ability and confidence to work with all levels</p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Independent, attentive to details, organized, proactive and eager to learn.&nbsp; Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast pace environment.</p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fluency&nbsp;in both Chinese and English</p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; High proficient in MS office (Excel and macros).&nbsp; Experience in Hyperion, SAP or similar consolidation and reporting applications is a definite advantage.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Desired Skills &amp; Experience:</strong></p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience working in a matrixed organization.</p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Knowledge of WPP Media brands and capabilities.</p> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience with organizational transformation and change management.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Life at WPP Media &amp; Benefits</strong></p> <p>Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media &amp; WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.</p> <p>We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.</p> <p></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p></p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8" lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8">Please read our <a href="https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy#:~:text=WPP%20Media%20Privacy%20Notice%20for%20Recruitment">Privacy Notice</a></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8" lang="EN-CA" data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW227196529 BCX8">for more information on how we process the information you provide.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW227196529 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}">&nbsp;</span></p></div>