Accountant

WPP Business Services Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic opportunity has arisen for an Accountant at WPP Business Services Sdn Bhd. This role requires supervising the SSC Finance team, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, handling audits, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in finance or accounting, relevant certifications, and substantial management experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in accounting, including management reporting.
• 2 years of supervisory experience required.
• Prior audit, tax, and SOX exposure advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the SSC Finance team in period-end close activities.
• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts for SSC Malaysia.
• Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Good command of written and spoken English

Strong interpersonal skills

People management skills

Collaborative mindset

Assertive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or Accounting

ACCA/CPA/MIA certification

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

The accountant will be responsible for supervising the SSC Finance team, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, statutory audit and tax reporting of SSC and WPP Operating Units (OpCo) as well direct and indirect tax reporting, driving compliance with IFRS, SOX and WPP group policies. This role is required to work closely with various internal stakeholders including WPP OpCo, SSC functional leaders and external stakeholders such as auditors, tax agents, vendors and government officers.

Duties & Responsibilities

Supervises the SSC Finance team in period-end close activities as per the agreed closing calendar and WPP reporting timeline, ensuring

Accurate and timely recording, collection and processing of all general and subsidiary ledger transactions including fixed assets, bank, intercompany, direct and indirect tax transactions.

Appropriate quality of analysis performed on monthly, quarterly and annual management reports.

Assist Financial Controller in preparing budgets and forecasts for SSC Malaysia.

To drive and manage Internal and SOX audits as well as any monthly/quarterly/annually internal and SOX reporting.

Provide advice to team members and support them in resolving daily operation issues.

Engage other SSC functional teams in discussions relating to Finance matters whenever necessary.

Implement best practices and proactively identify, propose and implement continuous improvement opportunities in existing processes within the team.

Regularly track and resolve outstanding issues and escalate to Financial Controller and relevant parties if required.

Monitor the SSC Finance team members' performance, encouraging 2-way feedback on work and non-work-related matters.

Assist in managing country WPP SSC Finance transition activities with the Financial Controller, SSC MY Director and Project Team.

Other responsibilities as assigned by the Financial Controller.

Education & Qualification

A bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or related field, and professional qualification (ACCA/CPA/MIA etc.)

Minimum of 6 years of experience in management and statutory accounting and management reporting.

Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.

Prior audit, tax and SOX exposure will be an added advantage.

Experience in MNC/SSC environment will be added advantage

Skill & Competencies

Good command of written and spoken English

Strong interpersonal and people management skills

Collaborative, strong sense of teamwork

Assertive and able to communicate clearly

Experience in using ERP system and Microsoft Office application

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Company Overview

WE ARE THE CREATIVE TRANSFORMATION COMPANY. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities.

WPP has started its operation for Finance Shared Service in Malaysia since 2015. WPP Business Services Sdn Bhd (WPP SSC Malaysia) based in Mutiara Damansara supports Asia Pacific region, providing finance and accounting services to WPP group companies. It is a 100% owned subsidiary of WPP Group. Its primary business activities are the provision of finance and accounting processing services for all WPP Group operating companies in Malaysia as well as in various countries in Asia Pacific.

WPP’s leading global agency networks – across all communications, experience, commerce and technology disciplines.

• Public relations and Public Affairs

• Brand Consulting

Through our companies and associates, WPP offers a comprehensive and, when appropriate, integrated range of communications services to national, multinational and global clients. Our major networks include The Brand Union, Ogilvy Group, Ogilvy Commonhealth Worldwide, JWT, Grey, Group M, Young & Rubicam, Mindshare, Maxus, MediaCom, MEC, TNS, Research International, Millward Brown, Hill & Knowlton, Burson Marsteller, Wunderman and WPP Digital. Across 110+ countries, WPP employs 115,000 people (including associates). It services 307 of the Fortune 500 companies, and all 30 of the Dow Jones 30. WPP won Creative Company of the Year at Cannes Lions 2022 (second year in a row), 6th in the FTSE 100 Rankings for Women on Boards (2022: 8th), Leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and 100% in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation Equality Index (2021: 100%)

Our purpose:

Building better futures for our people.We invest in our people’s future, create inclusive working environments, and build cultures based on the values of openness, optimism and a commitment to extraordinary work.

Building better futures for our planet.We’re using our creativity, expertise, relationships and scale to help build a more sustainable and equitable world.

Building better futures for our clients.We bring together talented people, unrivalled capabilities and outstanding creativity to deliver transformational results for our clients.

Building better futures for our communities.The work we do with charities and NGOs – often on a pro-bono basis – and with our government and commercial clients can bring about change for the better in our communities.

Read more at www.wpp.com/about

Company Overview

WE ARE THE CREATIVE TRANSFORMATION COMPANY. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities.

WPP has started its operation for Finance Shared Service in Malaysia since 2015. WPP Business Services Sdn Bhd (WPP SSC Malaysia) based in Mutiara Damansara supports Asia Pacific region, providing finance and accounting services to WPP group companies. It is a 100% owned subsidiary of WPP Group. Its primary business activities are the provision of finance and accounting processing services for all WPP Group operating companies in Malaysia as well as in various countries in Asia Pacific.

WPP’s leading global agency networks – across all communications, experience, commerce and technology disciplines.

• Public relations and Public Affairs

• Brand Consulting

Through our companies and associates, WPP offers a comprehensive and, when appropriate, integrated range of communications services to national, multinational and global clients. Our major networks include The Brand Union, Ogilvy Group, Ogilvy Commonhealth Worldwide, JWT, Grey, Group M, Young & Rubicam, Mindshare, Maxus, MediaCom, MEC, TNS, Research International, Millward Brown, Hill & Knowlton, Burson Marsteller, Wunderman and WPP Digital. Across 110+ countries, WPP employs 115,000 people (including associates). It services 307 of the Fortune 500 companies, and all 30 of the Dow Jones 30. WPP won Creative Company of the Year at Cannes Lions 2022 (second year in a row), 6th in the FTSE 100 Rankings for Women on Boards (2022: 8th), Leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and 100% in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation Equality Index (2021: 100%)

Our purpose:

Building better futures for our people.We invest in our people’s future, create inclusive working environments, and build cultures based on the values of openness, optimism and a commitment to extraordinary work.

Building better futures for our planet.We’re using our creativity, expertise, relationships and scale to help build a more sustainable and equitable world.

Building better futures for our clients.We bring together talented people, unrivalled capabilities and outstanding creativity to deliver transformational results for our clients.

Building better futures for our communities.The work we do with charities and NGOs – often on a pro-bono basis – and with our government and commercial clients can bring about change for the better in our communities.

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