Investment Audit Senior Associate

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit. The Auditor will be a key member of the Global Investment Governance team, executing operational audits across diverse markets with exposure to WPP Media's senior leadership team. The role requires broad experience in Operations, Financial, Commercial and Compliance auditing. Travel available up to 20%.

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 and determine scope; Perform in-depth checks of procedures to ensure they respect internal guidelines and best practices; Assess results, draft meaningful, reliable and independent audit findings and issue practical 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 resolved; Communicate audit and consulting results 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

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; Proven history of building relationships and working across cross-functional teams and business functions; Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports and making presentations to 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

Nice to have

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