Commercial Finance Accountant

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We are looking for a Commercial Finance Accountant to join the Commercial Finance team in WPP Media Singapore. This role provides critical support across client profitability, inter company processes, payroll and overhead management, quarterly forecasting, and month‑end close activities. The successful candidate will work closely with local, regional, and global stakeholders and leverage strong Excel‑based data skills (including Power Query and Power Pivot) to ensure accurate, efficient, and well‑controlled financial reporting.
The role also includes oversight and coordination of two Senior Executives within the team.

• Prepare and analyse quarterly and ad‑hoc client profitability (P&L) reporting.
• Ensure accurate intercompany cost recognition in accordance with client contracts, signed Intercompany Work Orders, and Group policies.
• Support responses to local and regional finance queries and internal and external audits, ensuring timely, accurate, and well‑documented outputs.

• Manage intercompany activities, including preparation and tracking of Intercompany Work Orders (IWOs), reconciliations, and variance follow‑ups.
• Support the allocation and recovery of overheads, payroll‑related costs, and business support fees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with WPP policies.
• Liaise with regional and global finance teams to resolve intercompany discrepancies and reporting issues.

• Support month‑end close processes, including reconciliations and analytical reviews of payroll (resource planning and cost allocation), accruals, and balance sheet accounts.
• Leverage Power Query and Power Pivot to automate and streamline data consolidation, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Ensure timely submission of reporting data and supporting schedules for management and regional finance teams.
• Maintain robust audit trails in compliance with ICFR / SOX requirements.

• Develop and maintain Excel models using Power Query, Power Pivot, and advanced Excel functions to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process documentation and strengthening of internal controls.
• Power BI experience is an advantage, particularly for dashboarding or management reporting, but not mandatory.

• Provide day‑to‑day oversight, task allocation, and review support for two Senior Executives.
• Ensure team deliverables meet quality, timeline, and control standards.
  
  

• →Degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• →3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a media agency, professional services, or fast‑paced, multi‑stakeholder environment.
• →Strong working knowledge of commercial finance processes, intercompany accounting, and month‑end close.
• →Good understanding of financial controls, compliance, and audit requirements.
• →Strong Excel skills; experience with financial reporting systems is an advantage.
• →Detail‑oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• →Strong communication skills and comfortable working with stakeholders across markets.