Investment Audit Senior Associate

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit. The role is an experienced Auditor position on the Global Investment Governance team, executing operational audits across WPP Media's diverse markets. It is a high visibility role with exposure to WPP Media's senior leadership team. The role requires broad experience in Operations, Financial, Commercial and Compliance auditing, the ability to understand complex business processes, identify risks related to processes, regulatory compliance, organization and policy, and translate those risks into business issues.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver internal audits to assess control environments in local operating companies as well as group and global functions; Perform risk assessments for auditable areas and processes to develop audit programs, determine scope and perform in-depth checks of procedures; Assess results, draft meaningful, reliable and independent audit findings and issue practical, value-added recommendations for management; Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders at local, regional and global levels; Conduct interviews, review documents, develop and administer surveys, compose summary memos and prepare work papers; Follow up on outstanding audit findings to ensure they are appropriately resolved; Communicate results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and presentations to management; Support management in implementing global internal control standards; Provide consultative support to business partners to identify control improvement opportunities; Help prioritize findings and recommendations in line with corporate strategy; Facilitate multiple stakeholders to agree on solutions and verify risks are mitigated appropriately

Requirements

Proven risk management experience, including performing risk assessments and audits, designing controls, and prioritizing risk; Self-starter with flexibility to work in a fast-changing environment and ambiguous situations; Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to identify meaningful observations; Proven history of building relationships and working across cross-functional teams and business functions; Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports and presentations for senior management; Ability to work independently and as a team player; Critical thinker; Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure and meet deadlines; 5 years' experience in Compliance, Auditing or Risks (preferred); Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field; Strong analytical and organizational skills, multi-tasking capabilities and detail orientation; Microsoft Office (Excel proficient); Fluent English required; Available to travel up to 20%

Nice to have

Advanced degree or relevant certifications (CPA equivalent, CISA etc.); Experience with process improvement, COSO framework and knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley; Big Four accounting firm experience