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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 WPPu2019s 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. Itu2019s 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 Mediau2019s 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 .

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Role Summary and Impact

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in a highly experienced Global Client Compliance team emanating from a variety of disciplines. Assisting in management of commercial audit across WPP Media's global agencies is fundamental to the role. Success in the compliance arena has a tangible impact on WPP Media's reputation within the industry and contributes to its commercial success across its multi-million-dollar international client base.

Reporting to a dedicated Manager, as an Senior Analyst, you will be instrumental in supporting our global agency client audit program, ensuring robust contractual governance and compliance across all operations. Your responsibilities will encompass assistance in the daily management of the audit process. Beyond the core audit cycle, you will be vital in maintaining data and process integrity, generating and analysing regular and ad-hoc reports, and overseeing critical systems like 'Red & Green'. This role offers a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise in commercial and compliance within a dynamic, international media environment.

Skills and Experience

• Support of the agency client audit program u00A0 across all global clients and coordination of the compliance/commercial teams and markets. To include:

• Solid understanding of a designated range of key commercial contracts
• Daily assistance on the audit process and maintenance of the tracker and filing of audit-related documentation
• Communication of audit notifications
• Review of non-disclosure agreements and audit scopes ahead of peer review
• Organising briefing meetings; review and verification of briefing documents
• Self-certification process and tracker management, collection and summarising of data and initial review
• Collecting and analysing closing meeting minutes ahead of peer review
• Review of draft audit reports and drafting of responses ahead of peer review
• Drafting of management representation letters ahead of peer review
• Management of insurance certificates
• Post audit reporting, review and market remediation management

Reporting and Data:

• Maintaining consistency, integrity and accuracy across all data of the compliance team; providing training on filing protocols
• Producing regular (such as audit tracker status, etc.) and ad-hoc reports and analysis
• Upkeep of policies, training requirements and market/client specific information/databases
• Collation and analytical review of financial/contractual reporting

Red & Green:

• Maintenance of the system/management of the users
• Compliance with SOx /statutory audit requirements
• Review and verification of Red Greens prior and post posting into the system
• Provision of training
• Support for any agency commercial/contractual projects

Skills and Behaviours:

• Strong financial acumen including analytical and quantitative skills
• A natural attention to detail and ability to digest information from a wide variety of sources
• Logical, concise and proficient at breaking down challenges into component parts and developing solutions-based responses
• Robust communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build trust and engender strong relationships
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Strong time management skills
• Proactive, forward-thinking problem-solver with continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently with ownership over assignments
• Capacity for multi-tasking and meeting multiple simultaneous deadlines across different time zones

Qualifications:

• 3 years plus of industry commercial/financial/audit experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Desirable experience:

• Experience of working with contracts
• Preferably advanced Excel skills to include Power BI
• Preferably experience in audits

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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 weu2019re 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. u00A0 u00A0

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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 weu2019ve 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.

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