Global Assistant Controller

About WPP Media

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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

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 and Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

The Assistant Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support the Global Controller in managing compliance, audits, and internal controls. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, a deep understanding of IFRS and the ability to navigate the complexities of media spend, client prepayments, and vendor relationships.

• Ensure that WPP Media monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting is compliant with WPP accounting policies and procedures, and in accordance with IFRS.
• Liaison with WPP on month‑end deliverables and ensure accurate and timely submissions, and compliance with all internal and external policies and procedures.
• Provide oversight and guidance to the WPP Media Network on coordination, execution, and remediation of statutory, internal, and external audits. This role is a critical partner to help manage the audit work plan and resolution of any identified issues.

• Assist in the review and approval of AP and AR, IC transactions, and general ledger maintenance of the WPP Media Network.
• Conduct regular balance sheet reviews to ensure that the WPP Media balance sheet is properly stated and addressing and resolving aged items.
• Provide support to the Network regarding client prepayments and vendor obligations, ensuring proper recognition of revenue and expenses.
• Assist with various month‑end accruals related to the Network and in coordination with the market controllership teams.

• Monitor media spend, prepayments, and cash‑flow timing.
• Support revenue recognition assessments such as principal vs. agent considerations, client incentives, and rebates in accordance with IFRS 15.
• Provide technical support on media‑specific transactions and documentation of accounting treatment.

• Continuous strengthening of financial controls and implementation of best practices across the Network.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Partner with WPP and Regional Controllership Group to assess design of key controls to best suit WPP Media.

• Provide financial analysis to support decision‑making by senior management. Key analysis includes understanding and insights of media buying and planning, proprietary trading, and cash‑flow analysis.
• Partner with client service and investment teams to ensure completeness and accuracy around notable client contract terms, including incentives, rebates, and vendor arrangements.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive controller experience, ideally within media, advertising, or professional accounting (Big
  4).
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, SOX, revenue recognition, and financial reporting.
• Experience with implementation of ERP/accounting systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven, multinational environment.

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