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The role will responsible for period end close activities, fixed asset management, intercompany transactions, bank transactions, balance sheet reconciliation, financial and management reporting, local statutory and tax support for WPP subsidiaries.

2. Key Results / Accountabilities

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in processing general ledger entries, fixed assets transaction, banking transaction, preparing financial and management report, balance sheet reconciliation, supporting local statutory and tax (direct and indirect) in accordance WPP policies and procedures, local accounting standard and requirements.
• 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 work with team lead/manager to identify, propose and implement continuous process improvement opportunities in existing processes.
• Participate in continuous process improvement projects and plans
• Involvement in ad hoc activities or project.

3. Qualification & Experience and Competencies

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or related field, and/or professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CPA/MIA etc.)
• Minimum 4 years’ working experience with 2 years’ experience in handling full set account for Senior Analyst role
• Prior experience in Audit and tax is an added advantage
• Exposure to MNC working environment and Consolidated Group Accounts will be added advantage
• Experience in using ERP system
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Good knowledge of accounting entries, process and standard
• Meticulous
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Proactive
• Analytical skill
• Problem solving

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Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia? How many years' experience do you have as a financial analyst? Which of the following accounting tasks are you familiar with? What's your expected monthly basic salary? How would you rate your English language skills? How many years of taxation experience do you have? How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

Advertising, Marketing & Communications 101-1,000 employees

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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