Manager - RTR (ANZ)

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. </strong></p> <p><strong>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. </strong><br><strong> </strong><br><strong>We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.</strong><br><strong> </strong><br><strong>Our people are the key to our success. 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The role provides leadership to the RTR team while<br>partnering with Finance stakeholders to drive operational excellence, standardization, and<br>continuous improvement.</p> <p><br><strong>The key responsibilities of the Manager - RTR are:</strong></p> <p><br><strong>Financial Accounting & Reporting functions:</strong></p> <p><br>* End to end management of the month-end and year-end closing processes and<br>reporting requirements including but not limited to:<br>* Management of general ledger and all entries and account reconciliations in accordance with the group accounting policy.<br>* Monitoring adherence to the month-end close period to ensure duties are performed efficiently and effectively.<br>* Preparation of management and submission of financial reports in accordance with the group reporting timetable.<br>* Ensure compliance with all tax reporting requirements including income tax, GST, and employment taxes.<br>* Support the corporate reporting to prepare financial statements, financial reports and other annual external compliance reports.<br>* Oversee issue resolution to business or corporate queries pertaining to the financial accounting and reporting of results.<br>* Support the development and maintenance of a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.<br>* Establish effective working relationships with Corporate Finance leaders and division leaders.<br>* Manage the integrity of the Financial Accounting & Reporting function in accordance with Sarbanes & Oxley Control processes (SOX).<br>* Coordinate and manage the annual external and internal audit cycles including planning, timelines, information management and responding to requests.<br>* Leadership of and/or participation in ad hoc and continuous improvement projects.</p> <p><strong>Budgeting & Forecasting</strong></p> <p>* Work with corporate finance & division leaders to prepare the annual budget, monthly and quarterly rolling forecast (RF) processes for head office and division leaders including but not limited to providing strategic target setting/guidance, preparation of templates, commentary and management presentations for submission to Group.<br>* Report to management on variances from the established budget, and the reasons for those variances</p> <p><strong>Business Partnering</strong></p> <p>* Primarily responsible for financial leadership, reporting, driving growth, and ensuring controls are in place for head office<br>* Working closely with Senior Finance Manager for monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting<br>* Early identification of warning signs (variances)</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Skills and qualifications</strong></p> <p><br>* Qualified CA / Semi-Qualified CA with 8-11 years' experience in similar role/s with responsibilities managing internal and external stakeholders<br>* Excellent technical accounting skills<br>* Strong technology skills including expertise in MS Excel, database applications and various ERP systems<br>* A strong client service approach, quality control is key<br>* Confident in managing and building relationships both internally and externally<br>* Excellent written and oral communication skills - articulate<br>* High level of accuracy and attention to detail<br>* Ability to deliver outcomes with minimal direct supervision</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Who you are:</strong></span></p> <p><strong>You're open<em>:</em> </strong>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.</p> <p><strong>You're optimistic<em>:</em></strong> we approach all that we do with confidence: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.</p> <p><strong>You're extraordinary:</strong> We are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What we'll give you:</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Passionate, inspired people</strong> – we champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work</p> <p><strong>Scale and opportunity</strong> – we offer the opportunity to create, influence and deliver projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.</p> <p><strong>Challenging and stimulating work</strong> – unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: rgb(236, 240, 241);">#LI-Hybrid </span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>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. 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