Manager, Risk & Control

Responsibilities

Compliance Reporting: Review, administer, and ensure timely submission of quarterly, half-yearly, and annual Compliance reports in alignment with Regional Risk and Control deadlines; Framework Mastery: Maintain strong familiarity with WPP and WPP Media Compliance policies and the WPP Risk and Control Matrix (RCM), with a comprehensive understanding of the Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework; Process Optimization: Scrutinize and refine internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), authorization matrices, local policies, and control processes to ensure continuous effectiveness and relevance, reporting findings and recommendations to the Regional Risk & Control Director and CFO; Audit Coordination: Serve as the central coordinator for local ICFR and Internal audits, facilitating seamless progress and successful outcomes; Remediation Management: Review and assess remediation actions arising from Internal and External audit findings, ensuring appropriate and effective management responses; Advisory & Support: Act as a trusted point of contact for internal stakeholders on compliance queries, providing clear guidance on policies, procedures, and processes; Training & Culture: Develop and deliver engaging training sessions on WPP policies to drive compliance awareness and build a strong compliance culture across the organization; Governance Projects: Lead workshops and projects to continuously strengthen the overall governance framework

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline; Minimum 4–5 years of relevant experience in risk, control, or compliance functions, with a strong background in SOX compliance; Solid understanding of internal controls, ICFR frameworks, and audit processes; Strong command of English, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate complex compliance matters clearly and concisely to diverse stakeholders; Proven ability to work independently with a high level of initiative, self motivation, and ownership; Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with a collaborative and approachable style that builds trust across all levels of the organization; Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, able to identify risks and recommend practical solutions; Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

Nice to have

Prior experience in an audit firm

Benefits

Access to global WPP Media & WPP networks; Employee resource groups; In-office events; Learning opportunities at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising; Accommodations or flexibility