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Overview of job
WPP Media is seeking an experienced finance professional with experience in leading the full spectrum of finance function (eg: operation, reporting, taxation, governance and compliance, budgeting, forecasting and treasury).
The Manager will also be actively involved in ad-hoc projects including setting up of new business divisions and process flows.

Reporting to Associate Director, Finance

3 best things about the job:

• Opportunity to work for World Best Agencies under one roof
• Multi facets roles, advisor, trusted partner, leader, listener, executor, etc
• Fast pace, demanding, fun loving and satisfying work environment.

In three months, you would have:

• Adapted to WPP Media’s values and worked in a dynamic with the fast paced environment
• Learnt the processes and key drivers of our business and fully understand how the business operates
• Built relationships with the leading professionals within the organization

In six months, you would have:

• Identified key areas and opportunities for improvement and growth
• Fully managed the team and worked independently
• Started to drive process improvements and delivering meaningful financial analysis in support of the Companies strategic planning process

In 12 months, you would have:

• Delivered the improvements that have resulted in cost savings and streamlined work flows
• Contributed to the commercial aspects of our business and able to manage contract commitments and negotiations

Main Responsibilities

• The position will manage and supervise accounting and reporting team of GroupM Thailand
• Responsible for GL and TB activities of the company
• Ensure that all revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities are properly recorded and reflected in the general ledger
• Review all PL accounts and compare with forecast for any significant accrual.
• Prepare Journal Voucher accruing for any significant outstanding expenses & direct cost for monthly/yearend closing.
• Review all BS accounts and do adjustment to meet WPP guideline including analyze the variance compare from previous year.
• Prepare information & Report for all report required to Cartesis with the accurate & meet timeline. Also respond back on question of that report.
• Prepare accurate information of Client Profitability by client & agency.
• Prepare a monthly file of RB provision & revenue by client and also reconciliation of RB received with AR provision on a monthly basis including preparation of RB provision reconcile in Adept.
• Prepare any other monthly, quarterly & Yearly report.
• Review and verify intercompany transaction including communicate & confirm with other party of the balance. Also retrieve intercompany transaction to ICS system on a monthly basis.
• Co-operate with agency MD & FD on financial monthly information with address the key information the need to resolve.
• Prepare and manage special report to local management, Local FS , Billing & Income by type & client, AR Aging with analyze the outstanding over 90 days, Unbilled Media & Accrued revenue for all outstanding.
• Prepare an annual corporate income Tax including defer tax to meet Accounting Standard of Local & Head Quarter regulations requirement including prepare tax adjustment to Adept.
• Co-review and monitor monthly closing with accounting team to make proper accurate account and also help reporting team to understand agency business and transaction.
• Prepare and co-ordinate with internal & external audit.
• Supervise reporting and accounting team to help and solve any issue including training for their performance improving.
• Supporting for all management requirements.
• Other ad-hoc special projects.

What you will need:

• Degree in Accounting or a related field
• At least 4 years of in similar position
• Strong data management skills
• Experience with Power BI and data dashboards will be an advantage.
• Self-driven, forward looking, results-oriented with a positive outlook and a clear focus
• Ability to lead, plan and manage change
• Ability to earn respect and trust from senior management
• Mature and highly credible individual with strong business and financial acumen
• Flexibility and comfortable working in a fast pace matrix reporting environment
• An effective and resourceful individual
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive thinking, motivated and collaborative team player
• Workflow management, i.e. organizational skills and time management
• In depth knowledge of processes, tools and techniques

Life at WPP Media

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events.

WPP Media 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.