
Sr Accountant - Group Reporting
WPP
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- Technical accounting and IFRS compliance: Support technical accounting processes (e.g., lease accounting, share-based payments, financial instruments, associates) to ensure accurate and compliant reporting under IFRS.
- Group consolidation: Support the consolidation of financial results across multiple entities, currencies, and jurisdictions to produce accurate group-level reporting.
- Process improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance reporting processes including automation to help improve efficiency and control.
- Policy and controls: Ensure adherence to WPP accounting policies and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, supporting a strong control environment and the integrity of financial reporting.
- Group Finance Support: Take on additional responsibilities and provide cross-functional support to help deliver the wider objectives of the Group Reporting function, including operational and administrative tasks as required.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Chartered accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA) is essential.
- 6+ years of accounting experience, Big Four (client-facing) experience within this experience is essential.
- Strong understanding of IFRS accounting principles, particularly as they relate to intercompany transactions and consolidation.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, complex formulas) is essential.
- Hands-on experience with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics 365) is preferred.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) in English, with the ability to articulate complex financial information clearly and concisely to a global audience.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive, self-starter with a strong work ethic and a collaborative team-player attitude.
- Working in shifts that overlap with UK business hours (and US business hours where/if required). Flexibility to adhere to these hours is required.
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