Japanese Speaker | Finance Analyst RTR - WPP SSC MY

JOB PURPOSE :

Senior Analyst will be responsible for period end close activities, ensures accuracy and timeliness in processing all general ledger entries, fixed assets transaction, bank transactions, financial and management reporting, accounts reconciliation, statutory audit and tax computation while adhering to WPP group policies and company procedures. He/She is responsible to regularly track and resolve outstanding issues and escalate to relevant parties as necessary.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure accuracy and timeliness in processing general ledger entries, fixed assets transaction, banking transaction, financial and management reporting, accounts reconciliation, statutory audit and tax computation (both direct and indirect) in accordance WPP policies and procedures, local accounting standard and requirements and SLAs.
Work closely with WPP Operating Units (OpCo) Finance to understand current activities and ensure all changes are reflected in financial statement.
Collaborate with OpCo to clear aged balance sheet items. Regularly track and resolve outstanding issues being identified and escalate to relevant parties as necessary.
Liaise with internal/external stakeholders as and when necessary Ensure service level agreements (SLA) and monthly performance and productivity KPIs are met
Ensure the ownership for all applicable internal controls related to RTR processes.
Proactively identify, propose and implement continuous process improvement opportunities in existing processes within the team
Participate in continuous process improvement projects and plans
Involvement in ad hoc activities or project.
Perform review work on analyst
Perform knowledge transfer with new joiner
Works independently within guidelines and policies, and receives minimal guidance.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience and provides functional guidance.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor Degree in Accounting or related field, and/or professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CPA/MIA etc.)
2 - 3 years of experience in accounting/ finance functions.
Experience in Audit and tax is an added advantage.
Having supervisory experience is an added advantage.
Exposure to MNC working environment and Consolidated Group Accounts will be added advantage
Native speaker / Korean : TOPIK 5/6 / Japanese : JLPT N2/N1

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Good communication skill and able to communicate effectively in English
Knowledge in financial accounting principles, processes and accounting standard such as IFRS.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to demonstrate and deliver to required extents of the WPP Values listed below: - OPEN - Optimistic - Extraordinary

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 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 aim to create a culture in which people can 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?

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