Global Client Compliance Manager

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in a highly experienced Global Client Compliance team emanating from a variety of disciplines. Managing commercial audit across WPP Media's global agencies is fundamental to the role. However, additionally, a key focus is on cultivating a best in class compliance structure for agency and clients alike, implementing media focussed process and procedures and associated systems. As a manager, you will help to ensure contract compliance across the portfolio, protect client profitability and to manage client satisfaction. Success in the compliance arena has a tangible impact on WPP Media's reputation within the industry and contributes to its commercial success across its multi-million-dollar international client base. Whilst assisting the Directors with the audit and contractual governance of their portfolios will be a priority, you will also have the opportunity to proactively manage a small number of your own clients.

Responsibilities

Knowledge of designated commercial contract key terms and awareness of key client relationships; Day to day management of client audit programs including coordination of the markets/auditors, review and preparation of scopes of audit, NDAs and MRLs, preparation of audit briefings and agency questionnaires, tracking of results and settlement/makegoods; Provision of consultancy services including basic contractual knowledge, market specific commercial know how, financial/audit best practice; Assist with the implementation of tailored compliance programs to meet changing market practices and specific client contractual requirements; Working knowledge of the media performance audits and any media process/digital audits; Collaborate on the development of training and best practice programs to include commercial contractual knowledge; Help to maintain up-to-date agency commercial guidance documentation and systems

Requirements

Strong financial acumen including analytical and quantitative skills; Robust communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to navigate challenging conversations; Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently with ownership over assignments; Excellent organisational and project management skills; Strong time management skills; Proactive problem-solver with continuous improvement mindset; Qualified/part qualified accountant/auditor and/or a bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Commercial, Accounting, Finance, International Business, or a related field; Industry commercial/financial experience; Multi market hands on experience; Basic knowledge of core agency concepts – agency benefits, disclosed buying models, undisclosed inventory, vendor contracts & remuneration models

Nice to have

Experience interpreting and applying contract terms would be an advantage

Benefits

Competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance; Significant paid time off; Preferential partner discounts; Employee mental health awareness days; Access to global WPP Media & WPP networks; Learning at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising; Employee resource groups; Frequent in-office events