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🤔 Who are we?

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 

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. 

OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Auditor to be a key member of the Global Investment Audit team, who can apply broad operational knowledge and sound business judgment to execute operational audits across our diverse markets. It is a high visibility role with exposure to WPP Media’s senior leadership team and will allow you to make a difference in our business.

You should have broad experience in Operations, Financial, Commercial, and Compliance auditing. In this position, you will dig deep into the details of your audits to develop meaningful findings. You must be able to understand complex business processes and identify the full range of risks related to processes, regulatory compliance, organization, and policy, and translate those risks into business issues. You should be comfortable interacting with a range of roles. You need a sound technical and commercial understanding and the ability to learn new concepts quickly.

You will provide consultative support to business partners to identify opportunities for control improvements. You must help prioritize findings and recommendations in tune with our corporate strategy. You should be able to facilitate multiple stakeholders to agree on appropriate solutions and verify that risks are mitigated appropriately. We value personality, insight, intellectual flexibility, teamwork and sound business judgment.

You will be a person who anticipates problems and pro-actively seeks out solutions, whether working independently or as part of a team. You will have the ability to develop and sustain relationships with both internal and external customers, have a “hands on” attitude to work; and the flexibility to work as hard as the job demands.

❓Context

As part of creation of a position, you will join the global investment audit team made up of four persons, based in several countries, and manage by Maria Laura DE JANIN.

🎯 Mission

• Plan and deliver internal audits to assess control environments in local operating companies as well as group and global functions.
• Risk assessment for auditable areas and processes that will contribute to develop audit programs and assist in determining scope and, on that basis, perform in-depth checks of procedures, ensuring they respect internal guidelines and best practices.
• Assess results, draft meaningful, reliable and independent audit findings and issue practical, value-added recommendations for presentation to management.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, at the local, regional, and global level.
• Conduct interviews, review documents, develop and administer surveys, compose summary memos, and prepare work papers.
• Follow up on all outstanding audit findings to ensure they are appropriately resolved.
• Communicate or assist in communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and presentations to management.
• Support management in the implementation of global internal control standards.

🫵 Profile Required

• Travel: Available to travel - up to 30%.

Skills Required:

• Strong risk management experience, including; performing risk assessments and audits, designing controls, and prioritizing risk.
• Strong analytical skills. Proven history of analyzing data, having attention to detail, and assessing situations to identify meaningful observations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will prepare reports and make presentations to senior level management. You will interact with various levels of employees to collect and communicate information.
• Microsoft Office (Excel proficient) and exposure to data analytics tools.

Professional Experience:

• 5 to 8 years’ experience (Compliance, Auditing or Risks) preferred.
• Big Four accounting firm experience is a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or related field.
• Advanced degree or relevant certifications (CPA equivalent, CISA etc).

Personal Qualities:

• Self-starter, possess flexibility to work in a fast-changing environment and ambiguous situations and get things done
• Proven history of having built relationships and worked effectively across cross-functional teams and business functions.
• Ability to work independently, but also be a team player.
• Critical thinker.
• Ability to manage multiple projects; and to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Certifications or Licenses:

• Relevant certifications (CPA equivalent, CISA etc).

Languages:

• Fluent English required.

✨ What We Offer

• 🏆 A Key Role Within a Global Leader: Contribute to the success of a major player in media marketing consulting and participate in ambitious projects for renowned brands.
• 💼 A Stimulating and Collaborative Work Environment: Join a team of passionate experts and evolve in a corporate culture based on innovation, excellence, and continuous learning.
• 🚀 Unique Professional Development Opportunities: Benefit from privileged access to cutting-edge training, innovative tools, and stimulating missions to develop your skills and advance your career.
• 🌞 A Privileged Work Environment: Join a socially responsible company, committed to diversity, inclusion, and the well-being of its employees.

Apply now and be part of the GroupM adventure!

🤝 Recruitment Process

• 🥇 Interview with the Recruitment Team: A first telephone or video conference interview with a member of our team. This will allow us to better understand your skills and experience, and will give you the opportunity to ask questions about the position and the company.
• 🥈 Operational Interview: You will then exchange with the hiring manager and a member of the team.
• 🥉 Additional Interview: There may be an additional interview with the Global CFO.
   

We are committed to making this process as quick and efficient as possible, and to maintaining open and transparent communication throughout the process.

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