Finance Controller
Finance Controller
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22-08-2025
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22-08-2025
Job Description
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WPP Mediais currently looking for a Finance Controller to join us. The Finance Controller will be a critical leader within our finance team primarily responsible for ensuring the accuracy integrity and timely delivery of all financial reporting statutory compliance and tax obligations. This role requires a deep understanding of accounting principles (e.g. IFRS GAAP) local statutory requirements and tax regulations. The successful candidate will drive process improvements maintain robust internal controls and provide insightful financial information to support strategic decision-making.
3 best things about the job:
- Opportunity to work in the leading global media investment company with a fast-growing team of over 50 finance professionals.
- Exciting exposure and learning in the media industry which is fast evolving from the regular Print-Ads Radio and TV to Digital (Google Facebook YouTube Programmatic etc.).
- Fast pace demanding fun loving and satisfying work environment.
Responsibilities
Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis variance analysis and trend analysis to identify key drivers risks and opportunities.
- Prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations for senior management board members and other stakeholders.
- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger and financial data.
- Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary financial information and provide financial insights.
Statutory Reporting and Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with local accounting standards company law and other relevant statutory regulations in all financial reporting.
- Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards and statutory requirements assessing their impact on the company and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Maintain strong relationships with external auditors and regulatory authorities.
Tax Management & Compliance:
- Ensure the tax team delivers on the preparation and timely submission of all corporate tax returns (e.g. income tax VAT sales tax payroll taxes) in compliance with local tax laws.
- Manage tax provisions deferred tax calculations and effective tax rate analysis.
- Coordinate with external tax advisors on complex tax matters tax planning initiatives and international tax considerations (if applicable).
- Ensure compliance with transfer pricing regulations (if applicable) and maintain appropriate documentation.
- Respond to tax authority inquiries and manage tax audits.
- Identify and implement tax efficiencies and risk mitigation strategies.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements within the financial reporting statutory and tax functions.
- Document financial policies procedures and controls ensuring adherence across the organization.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Team Leadership & Development (if applicable):
- Lead mentor and develop a team of finance professionals (Financial Reporting Manager and Tax Manager) responsible for reporting and compliance.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement accuracy and accountability within the finance team.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
In this role your goals will be:
In 3 months:
- Familiarize with the regional and global reporting requirements and accounting systems used.
- Oversee the monthly closing and financial reporting.
- Establish good rapport with regional office
- Establish a good cadence within the Financial reporting team with clear KPIs on report timeliness and accuracy
In 6 months:
- Provide insightful analytics on financial performance and position of the company
- Analyze historical financial data to establish a trend
- Perform Sox controls in relation to Financial reporting
- Ensure completion of audits and compliance related tasks.
- Collaborate cross-functionally within Finance to deliver set goals and targets
- Execute process improvement initiatives
What your day job looks like at GroupM:
A great place to work a supportive and positive team.
What youll bring:
- Integrity & Ethics:Unquestionable integrity ethical conduct and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
- Time Management & Organization:Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities meet tight deadlines and perform effectively under pressure.
- Adaptability:Ability to adapt to changing regulatory environments business needs and technology advancements.
- Proactive & Self-Starter:A proactive approach to identifying issues proposing solutions and driving continuous improvement in financial processes.
Minimum qualifications:
- A Bachelors degree in Accounting with a CPA qualification
- 8 years of progressive experience in financial reporting including experience in a leadership role.
- Demonstrate experience in preparing and presenting financial statements and management reports to senior leadership
- Strong grasp of relevant accounting standards and pronouncements.
- Experience with SEC and BIR reporting
- Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel.
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