Associate Director, Finance

Job Title: Associate Director, Finance

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Function: Finance

Location: Hong Kong

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

Role Summary and Impact

WPP Media Hong Kong is seeking an Associate Finance Director to lead the full spectrum of accounting and finance functions. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will be instrumental in managing core accounting processes, providing strategic financial insights to drive leadership decisions, overseeing transactional operations, and ensuring robust internal controls and SOX compliance. This pivotal role also involves leading all audit engagements, supporting senior management and business leaders across the agency, and fostering a high-performing finance team.

Core Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations & Management

• Lead the full spectrum of accounting and finance functions which include operation and reporting, taxation, governance and compliance
• Manage daily accounts operations, including maintaining the general ledger, periodic financial statements and management reports
• Lead Billing/Invoicing, Accounts Receivables, and Accounts Payables functions and clients’ audit support
• Coordinate with SSC to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Provide input to management from the monthly analysis of Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and various KPI reports.

Compliance, Governance & Audit

• Maintain SOX compliance and internal control systems.
• Lead annual audits and work closely with the auditors (external/internal/SOX), tax consultants, and statutory bodies.

Business Partnership & Strategic Support

• Support MD and Business Leaders in management of the agency and departments.
• Manage in the development and execution of ad-hoc projects, as required by various stakeholders from time to time.

Team Leadership & Development

• Oversee the daily assignments performed by Finance, and continually motivate the team to meet the finance objectives.

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Degree holder or above, preferably in Business/Commerce/Legal/Finance/Accounting
• Minimum 10 year relevant experience where at least 5-year as supervisory/ managerial level
• Qualified accountant with at least 12 years relevant experience in auditing and commercial experience
• Experience in external/ internal/ SOX audit exposure
• Proactive, meticulous and able to work independently, efficiently and under pressure in a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Well organized and detail minded
• Good team player, pro-active, aggressive and result oriented
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, good interpersonal & communication skills with ability and confidence to work with all levels
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese
• Proficiency in MS Office

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge in scaled and systematic accounting system is preferred
• Experience in Marketing Communication/Media/eCommerce would be an advantage                             

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.  

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

#LI-Promoted