Senior Finance Analyst - Media RTR (GL&Reporting)

WPP; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global marketing services leader is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst for their RTR department in Petaling Jaya. The analyst will manage financial reporting and ensure accuracy in all aspects of accounting and auditing. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 2–3 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in financial principles and communication skills. This hybrid role fosters collaboration while allowing flexibility, and the firm promotes a culture of respect and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in processing general ledger entries.
• Work closely with WPP Operating Units Finance to reflect changes in financial statements.
• Conduct regular reviews of outstanding issues and elevate to relevant parties.

Skills

Good communication skill

Knowledge in financial accounting principles

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting or related field

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CPA/MIA)

Job description

Senior Finance Analyst - Media RTR (GL&Reporting)

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.

WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.

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.

POSITION TITTLE: RTR MEDIA SENIOR ANALYST
DEPARTMENT: RTR

JOB PURPOSE : Senior Analyst will be responsible for period end close activities, ensuring 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 elevate 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 with 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 elevate 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 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 projects.
• Perform review work on analysts.
• Perform knowledge transfer with new joiners.
• 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.).
• 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 an MNC working environment and consolidated group accounts will be an added advantage.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Good communication skill and able to communicate effectively in English.
• Knowledge in financial accounting principles, processes and accounting standards 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
• Extraordinary

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.

Company Address: Level 14, Surian Tower. No.1 Jalan PJU 7/3 Mutiara Damansara 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

Public Transport: Surian Tower, Level 14 (reachable via MRT Mutiara Damansara, next to The Curve).

Parking Facility: Surian Tower Parking, RM9.00 maximum charge per day.