Senior Analyst - RTR

WPP
Mumbai, India
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with semi-qualified CA or equivalent experience, comfortable with general ledger accounting and financial reporting.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with semi-qualified CA status and 3-4 years of experience in GL accounting.
    — “Semi-qualified CA with 3-4 years of experience or Commerce graduate with 6+ years of experience.”
  • Individuals who thrive in a hybrid work arrangement and are based in Mumbai.
    — “We are preferring Mumbai based candidates.”
  • Professionals with a track record of resolving cross-functional queries and financial discrepancies.
    — “Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve queries.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires in-office presence for four days a week despite being hybrid.
    — “with teams in the office around four days a week.”
  • There is a focus on compliance and audit requirements, which may demand attention to detail and process adherence.
    — “Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with month-end closing and journal entries in your resume.
    — “Responsible for general ledger accounting and month-end closing activities.”
  • Emphasize your ability to coordinate with auditors and cross-functional teams.
    — “Coordinating with auditors for Interim audit and providing the details / schedules required by them.”
  • Showcase your ability to identify and explain variances in P&L and Balance sheet reports.
    — “Doing monthly analysis of P&L and Balance sheet items and highlight major variances/ observations to management.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Accurate and timely GL accounting
  • Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • High customer satisfaction
Typical background
Semi-qualified CA with 3-4 years of experienceCommerce graduate with 6+ years of experience

Skills & requirements

Required

General Ledger AccountingMonth-end Closing ActivitiesFinancial ReportingCompliance With Internal ControlsInterim Audit CoordinationP&L And Balance Sheet Analysis

Preferred

SOX Compliance

About the role

Original posting from WPP via Greenhouse

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. 

We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. 

We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.

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. 

For more information, visit WPP.com.

Why are we hiring:

To handle all GL related activities, handling clients call and helping the cited in case of any queries and supporting the team in case of any adhoc request closing of GL without any discrepancy.

Job location : Vikhroli

Shift : General (11:00 am onwards)

5 days a week

What you'll be doing:

➡️ Responsible for general ledger accounting and month-end closing activities.

➡️ Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and assist in financial reporting.

➡️ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve queries.

➡️ Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.

➡️ Coordinating with auditors for Interim audit and providing the details / schedules required by them.

➡️ Preparation of monthly and quarterly P&L, Balance sheet along with all schedule and other reports required by management.

➡️ Doing monthly analysis of P&L and Balance sheet items and highlight major variances/ observations to management.

➡️ Handling all GL related queries thru mails & calls from OPCO Team, Inter department, Agency & Region.

➡️ SOX Compliance

You will need :

Education: Semi-qualified CA with 3-4 years of experience or Commerce graduate with 6+ years of experience.

Strong undrstanding of GL Accounting & RTR process.

We are preferring Mumbai based candidates.

Who you are:

You're open: we are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: we approach all that we do with confidence: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: We are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – we champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work

Scale and opportunity – we offer the opportunity to create, influence and deliver projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. 

#LI-Hybrid 

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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Source: WPP careers (Greenhouse)

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