Risk and Controls Senior Analyst

The role

You will support the CEE market on internal controls, compliance and risk matters, together with the Risk and Controls Lead for CEE. You will help design controls, support audits and SOX work, and report audit results to management.

What you will do

• Act as senior Risk and Controls specialist for the CEE market, advising teams on anti-bribery and corruption, internal controls and WPP policies
• Support design and implementation of financial, operational and compliance controls
• Communicate WPP and WPP Media policy and control updates to the business
• Propose solutions to strengthen controls and standardise processes and procedures
• Support development of compliance procedures for the CEE market
• Ensure internal controls and systems comply with local laws, Group procedures and client contract requirements
• Become subject matter expert in the systems and tools used by the Risk and Controls team
• Support coordination of controls, SOX and internal audits
• Take part in and facilitate walkthroughs with internal and external auditors
• Report audit results to management and monitor timely resolution of issues

Required qualifications

• Experience in finance and accounting, including knowledge of IFRS
• Very good knowledge of internal controls and SOX requirements
• At least 2 years of professional experience in a similar role within an international organization
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate high professional ethics
• Curious, proactive mindset and willingness to learn
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of business systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Very good spoken and written Polish and English

Nice to have

• Experience in the media or advertising industry
• ACA, CA, ACCA, CIA or an equivalent qualification

Benefits

• Private medical care
• Professional development opportunities and training programmes
• Flexible working arrangements
• WPP Media Academy and Summer School of Communication
• Support from an in-house coach
• Paid employee referral, relocation and internship programmes within the WPP Group
• Shared breakfasts and regular social events
• No dress code
• Access to the latest technologies and tools

Before you apply

• The process starts with a phone conversation, followed by a meeting with your future manager and HR

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together the brands Choreograph, EssenceMediacom, Mindshare and Wavemaker. The company works on media, data and partnerships for clients worldwide.