Investment Audit Senior Associate

The role

You will plan and deliver internal audits of control environments in local operating companies and in group and global functions. You will assess risks, draft audit findings and recommendations, and follow up until findings are resolved.

What you will do

• Plan and deliver internal audits of control environments in local operating companies and group and global functions
• Perform risk assessments and set audit scope and programs
• Check procedures against internal guidelines and best practices
• Assess results and draft independent audit findings
• Issue practical recommendations for management
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Conduct interviews, review documents, run surveys and prepare work papers
• Follow up on outstanding audit findings until resolved
• Present audit results in written reports and presentations to management
• Support management in implementing global internal control standards

Required qualifications

• Proven risk management experience, including risk assessments, audits, control design and risk prioritization
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proven history of building relationships across cross-functional teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Critical thinker
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure
• 5 years' experience in compliance, auditing or risk
• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
• Microsoft Office, Excel proficient
• Fluent English

Nice to have

• Advanced degree or relevant certifications such as CPA equivalent or CISA
• Experience with process improvement, COSO framework and Sarbanes-Oxley knowledge
• Big Four accounting firm experience
• Exposure to data analytics tools

Before you apply

• Travel up to 20% is required

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data and partnerships. It works with clients through the WPP Open platform.