WPP is the creative transformation company.
We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.
Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 115,000 accomplished people in 110 countries.
WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide.
We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology.
WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations - from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN.
Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 307 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 20th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards.
Why we're hiring: WPP is looking for a Tax Reporting & Risk Manager to further strengthen and grow the group's tax reporting and risk processes. This exciting position will provide significant exposure across the entire WPP global group, present in over 100 countries, and offers a platform for a motivated individual to become a key contributor to our team.
Working within the WPP Tax team, you will collaborate closely with finance teams across our various agency groups and our HQ functions, receiving mentorship and support from the Tax Reporting Director and other members of the WPP Tax team.
What you'll be doing: Reporting to the Tax Reporting Director and Group Tax Director, the role will involve:
Tax Reporting
Supporting the year-end and interim group consolidated tax accrual and tax disclosure notes under IFRS, partnering with our auditors throughout. Preparing forecasts of the group's headline Effective Tax Rate (ETR). Providing necessary training to finance colleagues on tax reporting requirements. Preparing deferred tax assets/liabilities schedules. Preparation of the Group's Country by Country reporting information. Assisting the Group's BEPS Pillar 2 compliance requirements. Supporting business units with tax accounting issues. Modelling and analysing the impact of legislative or accounting standard changes. Preparation of presentations to the Audit Committee and Tax Risk Committee.
Tax Risk
Confirming necessary Sarbanes-Oxley documentation is in place for tax reporting processes. Updating Internal Controls in respect of any changes to tax reporting processes. Ensuring that the Group's Tax Control Framework, including tax strategy, policies, risk identification methods and controls remains fit for purpose. Managing our procedures for the UK Corporate Criminal Offence for failing to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion ("CCO"), including continuing monitoring of risk. Supporting the UK Senior Accounting Officer ("SAO") process and preparing presentations in relation to the HMRC Business Risk Review ("BRR") process. Collaborating with wider Group HQ functions such as Internal Audit, Risk & Controls and Business Integrity on tax risk matters.
What you'll need:
Practical experience of working within a large group or advising FTSE100 clients on tax reporting and risk requirements. A good working knowledge of international tax principles and familiarity with the BEPS Pillar 2 regime. Strong excel knowledge and experience. ACA or ACCA qualified Tax Manager with experience of tax reporting and accounting. Good understanding of tax risk requirements. Able to build relationships and trust within the organisation and work effectively as part of diverse teams.
Who you are: You're open:
We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.
You're optimistic:
We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures for our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.
You're extraordinary:
we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.
What we'll give you:
Passionate, inspired people:
We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work. Scale and opportunity:
We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. Challenging and stimulating work:
Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?
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WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability.
We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.
Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wpp.com/people/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment) for more information on how we process the information you provide.
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We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.
Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 115,000 accomplished people in 110 countries.
WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide.
We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology.
WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations - from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN.
Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 307 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 20th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards.
Why we're hiring: WPP is looking for a Tax Reporting & Risk Manager to further strengthen and grow the group's tax reporting and risk processes. This exciting position will provide significant exposure across the entire WPP global group, present in over 100 countries, and offers a platform for a motivated individual to become a key contributor to our team.
Working within the WPP Tax team, you will collaborate closely with finance teams across our various agency groups and our HQ functions, receiving mentorship and support from the Tax Reporting Director and other members of the WPP Tax team.
What you'll be doing: Reporting to the Tax Reporting Director and Group Tax Director, the role will involve:
Tax Reporting
Supporting the year-end and interim group consolidated tax accrual and tax disclosure notes under IFRS, partnering with our auditors throughout. Preparing forecasts of the group's headline Effective Tax Rate (ETR). Providing necessary training to finance colleagues on tax reporting requirements. Preparing deferred tax assets/liabilities schedules. Preparation of the Group's Country by Country reporting information. Assisting the Group's BEPS Pillar 2 compliance requirements. Supporting business units with tax accounting issues. Modelling and analysing the impact of legislative or accounting standard changes. Preparation of presentations to the Audit Committee and Tax Risk Committee.
Tax Risk
Confirming necessary Sarbanes-Oxley documentation is in place for tax reporting processes. Updating Internal Controls in respect of any changes to tax reporting processes. Ensuring that the Group's Tax Control Framework, including tax strategy, policies, risk identification methods and controls remains fit for purpose. Managing our procedures for the UK Corporate Criminal Offence for failing to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion ("CCO"), including continuing monitoring of risk. Supporting the UK Senior Accounting Officer ("SAO") process and preparing presentations in relation to the HMRC Business Risk Review ("BRR") process. Collaborating with wider Group HQ functions such as Internal Audit, Risk & Controls and Business Integrity on tax risk matters.
What you'll need:
Practical experience of working within a large group or advising FTSE100 clients on tax reporting and risk requirements. A good working knowledge of international tax principles and familiarity with the BEPS Pillar 2 regime. Strong excel knowledge and experience. ACA or ACCA qualified Tax Manager with experience of tax reporting and accounting. Good understanding of tax risk requirements. Able to build relationships and trust within the organisation and work effectively as part of diverse teams.
Who you are: You're open:
We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.
You're optimistic:
We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures for our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.
You're extraordinary:
we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.
What we'll give you:
Passionate, inspired people:
We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work. Scale and opportunity:
We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry. Challenging and stimulating work:
Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?
#LI-Onsite
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability.
We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.
Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wpp.com/people/wpp-privacy-policy-for-recruitment) for more information on how we process the information you provide.
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