Senior Analyst - COA

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:

This role is responsible for the integrity of the CoA (Chart of Accounts) mapping to enable accurate management reporting and compliance. Responsible to assess the entire GL process aligned to WPP Group Reporting Policy and Guidelines to enable a standard CoA that is current and scalable. 

The successful candidate will be a reliable source of expertise with a helpful and calm approach to managing daily challenges and queries.

Job location : Vikhroli (Mumbai)

What you'll be doing:

 

• Manage the Chart of Accounts design and structure across multiple ERPs.
• Align the WPP Accounting Principles & Standards (Global) reported by Group Reporting to the Chart of Accounts mapping templates.
• Ensure accurate and timely mapping of the ERP General Ledger to BFC (WPP consolidated reporting tool).
• Ensure changes to the BFC accounts are reviewed, and ERP system GL changes are updated timely.
• Centrally perform the reconciliation of the local trial balance chart of accounts to BFC mapping aligned to the internal control guidelines and distribute the reconciliation to the key stakeholders.
• Fully own and lead the CoA mapping across ERP migrations and merger and acquisition projects.
• Reconcile differences between IFRS and Local GAAP mapping and ensure compliance across various jurisdictions
• Expertise in CoA best practices to ensure hierarchical structures, segment design, account types (asset, liability, equity, revenue, expense) are accurately captured within the CoA design and structure.
• Manage the dimensional accounting requirements, ensuring the CoA integrates with other dimensions like cost centres, profit centres, legal entities, products, regions.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance for all CoA elements.
• Manage and maintain the CoA configuration for multiple ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Maconomy, Microsoft Dynamics, BC Media).
• Responsible for regulatory and compliance across the CoA, including awareness of global/local tax regulations and how CoA impacts tax reporting and compliance in different countries.
• Designing CoA to support strong internal controls and auditability.
• Maintain an understanding of complex legal entity structures to ensure how the CoA aligns with the legal and operational structure of the WPP global organisation.
• Understanding of the organisation's business model and operations to determine how financial transactions relate to operational activities.

 

Who you'll be working with:

• Global Accounts & Finance stakeholders

 

What you'll need:

 

• Experience - 4 - 6 years
• Qualification :  Qualified CA / Any Finance Graduate
• Deep understanding of IFRS and GAAP (US GAAP, local GAAP where applicable)
• Ability to interpret, manipulate and present data in a logical manner
• Experience with financial reporting tools, Excel Macros, Business Intelligence (BI) tools, consolidation software
• Self-starter with ability to prioritise effectively
• Confidence in building relationships both internally and externally.

 

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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