WPP SSC MY | Thai Speaker | Senior Finance Analyst - RTR
WPP Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Advertising Services · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Senior Finance Analyst is responsible for period-end close activities, including general ledger entries, fixed assets, and financial reporting. They must also ensure accuracy in tax computations, resolve outstanding issues, and provide functional guidance to less experienced team members.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field and possess 2-3 years of experience in finance functions. Proficiency in the Thai language is required, along with knowledge of financial accounting principles and IFRS.
Benefits
Full description
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.
We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.
We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.
Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.
For more information, visit WPP.com.
JOB PURPOSE : Senior Analyst will be responsible for period end close activities, ensures accuracy and timeliness in processing all general ledger entries, fixed assets transaction, bank transactions, financial and management reporting, accounts reconciliation, statutory audit and tax computation while adhering to WPP group policies and company procedures. He/She is responsible to regularly track and resolve outstanding issues and escalate to relevant parties as necessary.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness in processing general ledger entries, fixed assets transaction, banking transaction, financial and management reporting, accounts reconciliation, statutory audit and tax computation (both direct and
indirect) in accordance WPP policies and procedures, local accounting standard and requirements and SLAs.
- Work closely with WPP Operating Units (OpCo) Finance to understand current activities and ensure all changes are reflected in financial statement.
- Collaborate with OpCo to clear aged balance sheet items.
- Regularly track and resolve outstanding issues being identified and escalate to relevant parties as necessary.
- Liaise with internal/external stakeholders as and when necessary
- Ensure service level agreements (SLA) and monthly performance and productivity KPIs are met
- Ensure the ownership for all applicable internal controls related to RTR processes.
- Proactively identify, propose and implement continuous process improvement opportunities in existing processes within the team
- Participate in continuous process improvement projects and plans
- Involvement in ad hoc activities or project.
- Perform review work on analyst
- Perform knowledge transfer with new joiner
- Works independently within guidelines and policies, and receives minimal guidance.
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience and provides functional guidance.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE :
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting or related field, and/or professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CPA/MIA etc.)
- Able to speak, read and write in Thai Language
- 2 - 3 years of experience in accounting/ finance functions.
- Experience in Audit and tax is an added advantage.
- Having supervisory experience is an added advantage.
- Exposure to MNC working environment and Consolidated Group Accounts will be added advantage
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Good communication skill and able to communicate effectively in English
- Knowledge in financial accounting principles, processes and accounting standard such as IFRS.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to demonstrate and deliver to required extents of the WPP Values listed
below: - OPEN - Optimistic - Extraordinar
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 accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
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