Team Lead - Record to Report (RTR) - Thai/English Speaker - WPP SSC MY

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.

WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.

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. 

Why we're hiring:

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, and local statutory and tax support for WPP subsidiaries in APAC Countries.

 

What you'll be doing:

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 the month-end RTR process to ensure the timely completion of closing and reporting.
• Manage escalation from cross-functional teams or stakeholders.
• Involved in a service review meeting with stakeholders to present the SLAs, open and outstanding issues.
• Liaise with external parties such as the 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 in resolving the daily operational issues.
• Regularly track and resolve outstanding issues and escalate to the Function Lead and the 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 the Management Team. 

 

What you'll need:

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 years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of SOX Compliance norms relating to the process.
• Shared service centre experience.
• Experience in using an ERP system.

Competencies

• Proficient in both written and spoken English
• Proficient in reading, speaking, and writing in Thai
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Effective time management abilities
• Strong teamwork capabilities
• Proactive approach to tasks
• Analytical thinking
• Innovative mindset
• Skilled in problem-solving

 

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

 

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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