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SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years’ experience in similar role/s with responsibilities managing internal and external stakeholders, ideally having experience in Media / creative / digital industries
• Excellent technical accounting skills
• Strong technology skills including expertise in MS Excel, database applications and various ERP systems
• A strong client service approach, quality control is key
• Confident in managing and building relationships both internally and externally
• Excellent written and oral communication skills - articulate
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to deliver outcomes with minimal direct supervision
• Well-developed commercial acumen (with a passion for ongoing learning and development in this area)
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure and to adapt in changing environment
• Courteous assertiveness

Financial Accounting & Reporting functions - End to end management of the month-end and year-end closing processes and reporting requirements including but not limited to:

• Management of general ledger and all entries and account reconciliations in accordance with the group accounting policy
• Monitor adherence to the month-end close period to ensure duties are performed efficiently and effectively by the Finance teams
• Preparation of management and submission of financial reports in accordance with the group reporting timetable
• Ensure compliance with all tax reporting requirements including income tax, GST, and employment taxes
• Support the corporate reporting to prepare financial statements, financial reports and other annual external compliance reports
• Oversee issue resolution to business or corporate queries pertaining to the financial accounting and reporting of results
• Support the development and maintenance of a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Establish effective working relationships with Operating Companies (OpCo) Finance leaders and group corporate services
• Manage the integrity of the Financial Accounting & Reporting function in accordance with Sarbanes & Oxley Control processes (SOX)
• Coordinate and manage the annual external and internal audit cycles including planning, timelines, information management and responding to requests
• Leadership of and/or participation in ad hoc and continuous improvement projects, including simplification of reporting requirement

YOUR ROLE IN A NUTSHELL:

The Finance Manager contributes to the success of WPP AUNZ by ensuring controllership, financial reporting and budgeting activities are delivered and contribute to the success of the WPP AUNZ (and other) Operating Companies. The role further contributes through relationship management and the provision of exceptional financial management services in a timely, efficient and effective manner. The contribution of the role to the success of WPP Finance is through the provision of exceptional service and issue resolution support to our stakeholders, enabling them to manage the financial aspects of their business.

WHAT YOU WILL SPEND YOUR TIME DOING:

The purpose of the Finance Manager role is to provide efficient and effective financial control, budgeting & reporting services to a core group of businesses within the WPP AUNZ. The role is responsible for information analysis (e.g. current processes, actual performance vs. budget and prior year, budget, etc.), preparation of operational results for publication to various constituents throughout company (management, operations, etc.) who rely on/benefit from the information to make informed business decisions. Key focus is to also ensure stronger integrity of the agency balance sheet and the operational effectiveness and consistency of the internal control environment.

Financial Accounting & Reporting functions - End to end management of the month-end and year-end closing processes and reporting requirements including but not limited to:

• Management of general ledger and all entries and account reconciliations in accordance with the group accounting policy
• Monitor adherence to the month-end close period to ensure duties are performed efficiently and effectively by the Finance teams
• Preparation of management and submission of financial reports in accordance with the group reporting timetable
• Ensure compliance with all tax reporting requirements including income tax, GST, and employment taxes
• Support the corporate reporting to prepare financial statements, financial reports and other annual external compliance reports
• Oversee issue resolution to business or corporate queries pertaining to the financial accounting and reporting of results
• Support the development and maintenance of a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Establish effective working relationships with Operating Companies (OpCo) Finance leaders and group corporate services
• Manage the integrity of the Financial Accounting & Reporting function in accordance with Sarbanes & Oxley Control processes (SOX)
• Coordinate and manage the annual external and internal audit cycles including planning, timelines, information management and responding to requests
• Leadership of and/or participation in ad hoc and continuous improvement projects, including simplification of reporting requirements

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