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 115,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide.
We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology.
WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations – from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 307 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 20th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards.
Why we're hiring:
The Manager, Real Estate Accounting role within WPP HQ is critical to the accurate reporting of property in WPP’s financial statements. This advisory role requires a technical understanding of the accounting standards related to real estate and will provide leadership and guidance to multiple stakeholders in WPP and across its operating companies across the globe.
What you'll be doing:
- Accurate and consistent reporting of property leases and capex within WPP’s financial statements
- Providing technical accounting advice and guidance to operating companies and HQ stakeholders for:
- Property leases
- Property capital expenditure
- Other non-standard transactions
- Ensuring accounting standards are appropriately and consistently applied
- Calculating impairments to property assets
- Ensuring Controls for financial reporting are consistently applied
- Ad-hoc projects related to the financial reporting of WPP’s property
What you'll need:
- ACA/ACCA qualified
- Professional experience within one of the big 4 accounting firms
- Strong understanding and application of IFRS accounting standards
- In-depth knowledge of accounting guidelines and Sarbanes-Oxley rules and regulations
- Rigorous analytical skills and accuracy with figures
- Ability to communicate and influence people tactfully and effectively as there is significant contact with senior management in operating companies within the WPP Group
- Sound project management skills – able to meet multiple deadlines under pressure
- Self-sufficient, proactive and strong attention to detail
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 accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.
You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: 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 promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete 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. Are you up for the challenge?
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.
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