TL-RTR-MY | WPP SSC MY at WPP

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

General accounting, Financial reporting, Management reporting, Fixed asset management, Intercompany transactions, Bank transactions, Balance sheet reconciliation, Tax compliance, SOX compliance, ERP systems, Team leadership, Stakeholder management, Process improvement, Analytical skills, Problem solving, Time management

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We have been building the world's most valuable brands for 50 years and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. 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. For more information, visit WPP.com. 1. Purpose of role: The role will be responsible for period closing activities, fixed asset management, intercompany transactions, bank transactions, balance sheet reconciliation, financial and management reporting, local statutory and tax support for WPP subsidiaries in Malaysia and Singapore. 2. Key Results / Accountabilities Record to Report Ensure the team’s accurate and timely delivery of general accounting and reporting, fixed assets, statutory accounting and direct and indirect tax services (i.e. journal postings, RTR maintenance, report preparation, reconciliations, tax submissions, etc.) in accordance with SLAs and compliance with WPP policies, SOP and Internal control (SOX). Track KPI - ensure the deliverables’ quality and timeliness meet the requirements per SLAs. Oversee month end RTR process to ensure timely completion of closing and reporting. Manage escalation from cross function or stakeholders. Involved in service review meeting with stakeholders to present the SLAs, open and outstanding issues. Liaise with external parties such as auditor, tax agent and others. Continuous Improvements Implement best practices and proactively identify, propose and implement continuous improvement opportunities in existing processes within the team. Leadership and People Provide RTR related advice and information to staff and be the first level of escalation party to assist the staff to resolve the daily operation issues. Regularly track and resolve outstanding issues and escalate to Function Lead and Management Team if required. Develop a work culture that fosters competence, service excellence and customer focus and business process knowledge. Train new team members and share knowledge and job experience. Others Opportunity to perform and involve transition activities with the Project Team. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Function Lead or Management Team 3. Qualification & Experience and Competencies Qualification & Experience A Bachelor's Degree in Finance & Accounting or related field, and professional qualification (CA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA etc). Minimum of 8 years of experience in RTR operations. Minimum of 3 year of supervisory experience. Knowledge of SOX Compliance norms relating to the process. Shared service centre experience. Experience in using ERP system. Competencies Fluent written and spoken English Strong interpersonal skills Time management Teamwork Proactive Analytical Innovative Problem solving 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. Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wpp.com/en/careers/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment) for more information on how we process the information you provide.

Responsibilities

The role involves overseeing period closing activities, financial reporting, and tax support for subsidiaries in Malaysia and Singapore. You will also lead the RTR team, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive continuous process improvements.