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WPP • Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
WPP is seeking a Specialist Statutory to manage individual audit entities and coordinate the audit process. This role involves working closely with external auditors and internal teams to ensure smooth audit operations. Experience in audit coordination is essential.
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.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
This position is responsible for managing individual audit entities independently with minimum supervision and ensure statutory audit coordination is smooth.
Working closely with Opco , External auditors, Focal PIC at Shared Services and work as team member in the Stats and Tax team.Coordinating the audit process includes managing the audit process for assigned entities.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
Coordinating audits with auditors , opco and internal department External Advisor resources for supporting documentation.
Coach the team for audit matters specific to each engagement
Work and adhere to Company's Values, competencies, ICFR and TOM
Escalate Issues and resolve issues Identify process gaps during audit course. Keep abreast with new accounting standards IFRS and MPERS and MFRS and understand implication. Resolve audit issues with Opco working level independently. Self-check on work and identify ways to improve. Post audit, identify and work with business process owners to rectify business processes.
Identify ways to improve audit process, escalate and communicate issues and work with managers/ stakeholders.
Adhere to IFRS , MPERS , MFRS statutory compliance for each entity
Work with Group Internal Audit and Controls and Compliance personnel to ensure strong internal controls / governance process exist.
Keeping abreast of technical pronouncements and engage in knowledge sharing manager, Opco at the end of a project. Champion projects that affect stats processes.
Accountable for all audits under assigned portfolio in respect of service delivery, quality, efficiency, effectiveness and ethics
Produce quality statutory accounts in accordance to IFRS, FRS, MFRS, MPERS
Familiar with IFRS , audit requirements, company secretary matters and compliance programto lift stats work/ transition from other countries to Msia.
Continuous Improvements:
Identify process deficiencies, reporting improvements, communication and coordination process improvements,
Keep abreast with latest IFRS, MPERS, and also update Opco for any technical pronouncements that will affects the statutory
Others:
Coordinate individual audits and ensure deliverables are met.
Build relationships with Opco, Focal PIC at SSC, and team members to provide effective audit coordination.
Act as an escalation point of contact when appropriate.
Providing audit solutions to resolve audit issues
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field, and professional qualification (ACCA/CPA/MIA etc.)
Min 4 years of relevant experience in big 4 audit firms or midsize
Able to communicate with various stakeholders.
Member of MIA
Practical knowledge of audit, preparation of statutory accounts , understanding of IFRS, ability to assess impairment, cashflows, deferred tax , basic consolidation, and basic understanding of tax matters
Good at excel , from vlook up to xlook up and able to do data analytics
Strong interpersonal skills, which will be demonstrated through maintaining and developing External Advisor client relationships
Providing advice and technical research and guidance to multiple stakeholders covering multiple jurisdictions.
Strong technical skills to handle difficult people and manage auditors. Ability to articulate and resolve issues.
Minimum 4 years' experience from Big 10 encouraged to apply
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.
WPP 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.
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