Supervisor - RTR

WPP; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP is seeking a qualified CA/CMA with 3–8 years of experience in financial reporting and GL accounting to join our global finance team in Mumbai. The role involves end‑to‑end ownership of accounting, SOX/compliance, and stakeholder management across Opco and regional teams.

You will review monthly and quarterly P&L and balance sheet variances, ensure IFRS/Ind AS alignment, and guide a team to meet tight reporting deadlines, while partnering with RTR leadership and global stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA or CMA with relevant post-qualification experience.
• 3–8 years in financial reporting, GL accounting or RTR.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and Ind AS.
• Experience in SOX compliance and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly/quarterly P&L and balance sheet with supporting schedules.
• Manage GL and reporting queries from Opco/region/onshore teams.
• Lead end-to-end accounting, compliance and group reporting.
• Oversee team performance and timelines, escalate issues as needed.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders and RTR leadership.

Skills

Financial reporting

GL accounting

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

CA/CMA qualification

Tools

IFRS & Ind AS knowledge

SOX compliance

ERP systems

Job 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.

• Review of monthly and quarterly P&L, Balance sheet along with all supporting schedules and other reports required by management, aligned to the generally accepted accounting practices.
• Analysis of the monthly and quarterly P&L and Balance sheet items, identifying and explaining the variances from budgets, forecasts or identify the lack of variances
• Managing all GL and reporting related queries from Opco, region, or onshore teams.
• SOX Compliance
• This role involves handling multiple entities with end-to-end ownership of accounting, compliance & stakeholder management along with Group reporting
• Team Management: Weekly/Daily review with the team on the progress, issues & achievement and to share the report with Management. Escalation on team issues should be resolve in consultation with vertical head
• Knowledge of IFRS & Ind AS required and ability to review accounting entries
• Manage the team to meet the defined timelines, and adequate time management
• Any other initiative on organization level

What you'll need:

• 3 – 8 years of experience in Financial reporting / GL accounting / RTR post qualification
• Qualification – Qualified CA / Semi-qualified CA / CMA
• Self-motivated
• Commercially focused with a strong Client service approach
• Confidence in dealing and building relationships both internally and externally
• Well organised with strength in prioritizing
• Flexible attitude to achieve results.

Who you'll be working with:

• Global stakeholders
• RTR leadership

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 open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: we approach all that we do with confidence: 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 champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work

Scale and opportunity – we offer the opportunity to create, influence and deliver 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.

#LI-Hybrid

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.

WPP 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.