Job Description:
At Amplifi we are the media buying arm of dentsu and are pioneers in diversified media investments. Our commitment is to understand how to add value to our clients’ business through investment in brave and innovative ways for the collective benefit of all parties.
It is also our own investment in our people and of their time that will create opportunities for all parties in ways that generate real incremental value.
Role Purpose
This role will proactively support and improve the Amplifi compliance environment to ensure we are in line with global best practice. Work in partnership with the in-market and Global Amplifi teams to ensure our compliance environment is best in class and sufficiently robust to be open to scrutiny from the relevant internal and external stakeholders.
Key member of the Risk & Compliance team responsible for leading and running in-market reviews of current trading models and compliance with Amplifi best practice and Group policies.
Collaborating with Commercial, Legal, Finance and other teams across the network to ensure there’s an aligned understanding of the compliance environment and correct processes in place to ensure delivery.
The role will also support the business with ensuring new and existing models are structured to make following the compliance methodology as simply as possible. We are seeking a compliance professional to work with us to keep us on track as well as help implement robust strategies for the future.
The role may involve some international travel.

What You Will Do

• Support Amplifi management on all compliance issues
• Drive and support the improvement of the compliance program within the Amplifi network
• Analyse the transactional processes for all income types, as well as client contractual terms and ensure that all risks of revenue leakage are mitigated.
• Assess the robustness of controls around income generating transactions and provide recommendations for enhancement.
• Lead the training of the wider agency in compliance related matters.
• Communicate to dentsu/appropriate personnel any new financial and commercial group policies, and ensure these are being implemented.
• Develop and roll-out Global Commercial Compliance policies and procedures

Risk & Compliance Reviews

• Deliver onsite and remote media income reviews
• Support the Risk & Compliance team on understanding sources of media income and identify opportunities that could be delivered from the diversification program
• Develop and support risk management systems for all streams of media income
• Establish improved BI for Amplifi and finance community to reduce risks and improve opportunity identification.
• Production of detailed report on media income compliance and opportunities for improvement

Skills and Experience:

• Fully Qualified accountant
• Previous experience in audit/ risk management
• Knowledge of media income trading models a plus
• Experience of operating within a multinational business
• Previous exposure to UK and US GAAP
• Strong communication and negotiation skills

What You’ll Get From Us
This is an excellent opportunity to join what is a dynamic team that provides a lot of value-add to the wider business. You will be able to make real progress in your career as well as be involved in lots of exciting projects that are right at the cutting edge of what Amplifi and dentsu are doing.
dentsu is a fantastic place to work with many great benefits on offer including 25 days’ annual holiday, Cycle to Work Scheme, and get your Birthday day off!
Not only is it an incredibly fun place to work but as part of a multinational organisation there are many opportunities to advance your career once you have proven yourself.
dentsu 8 ways:
They are the guide by which we are governed, work and understand our work and value in the world.
1. We dream loud: We take companies into uncharted territory and each of us is invited to join
2. We inspire change: Change is our way through the impossible. Change is where the magic happens
3. We team without limits: All of our doors are open to innovation from anyone, anywhere.
4. We all lead: We believe that leadership is what we do together. It flows through all of us.
5. We make it real: We turn strategic vision into measurable plans, executed to perfection
6. We climb high: We move forward into difficulties and turn problems into progress. We’re here to find solutions.
7. We choose excitement: In each project we look for ways to go further, to make our work more interesting and rewarding.
8. We are a force for good: We work with honesty, integrity and responsibility. We are endlessly curious about ways to add value to people’s lives.
About dentsu
dentsu is the 4th largest advertising network globally, headquartered in London and operates in 145 countries worldwide with more than 45,000 dedicated specialists. Dentsu is Innovating the Way Brands Are Built for its clients through its best-in-class expertise and capabilities in media, digital and creative communications services. dentsu consists of a number of market leading brands each covering different capabilities such as digital creative execution, media planning and buying, mobile applications, SEO, content creation, brand tracking and marketing analytics.

• Support Amplifi management on all compliance issues
• Drive and support the improvement of the compliance program within the Amplifi network
• Analyse the transactional processes for all income types, as well as client contractual terms and ensure that all risks of revenue leakage are mitigated.
• Assess the robustness of controls around income generating transactions and provide recommendations for enhancement.
• Lead the training of the wider agency in compliance related matters.
• Communicate to dentsu/appropriate personnel any new financial and commercial group policies, and ensure these are being implemented.
• Develop and roll-out Global Commercial Compliance policies and procedure