Assistant Accountant (GL)

WPP Media

Job Title: Assistant Accountant (GL)

Reports To: Finance Manager (GL)

Function: Finance

Location: Hong Kong

 

About WPP Media

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

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

 

Role Summary and Impact

WPP Media Hong Kong is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager (GL), you will be responsible for key accounting functions including month-end closing, account reconciliation, and managing intercompany transactions. This role is integral to maintaining the accuracy of our financial reporting and ensuring compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.

 

Core Responsibilities:

• Month-End Closing & Reporting: Handle month-end closing procedures, including the preparation of management reporting schedules and conducting variance analysis.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliations for various accounts to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Intercompany Transactions: Oversee and manage intercompany transactions, ensuring proper recording and reconciliation between entities.
• Process & Control Implementation: Assist the department in establishing, maintaining, and coordinating the implementation of accounting processes and internal control procedures.
• Audit Support: Provide comprehensive support for external, internal, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audits, including the preparation of required schedules and documentation.
• Vendor Management: Manage the setup and maintenance of vendor codes within the financial system.
• Ad-Hoc Projects: Perform ad-hoc assignments and projects as required by the finance department.

 

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

 

Required Skills & Experience:

• Degree holder or above in Accounting or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, with high attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proactive, eager to learn, and capable of performing under pressure in a fast-paced environment with strong multi-tasking abilities.
• Possesses an analytical mindset and effective problem-solving skills.
• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese.
• High proficiency in MS Office applications.

 

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

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. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

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.

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.