Client & Accounts Payable Team Lead - Master Data

Recruiter
WPP AUNZ
Location
North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Salary
Competitive salary
Posted
28 Feb 2021
Closes
02 Mar 2021
Ref
5062639002
Sector
Digital
We are WPP AUNZ, Australasia's leading marketing communications group.

We are currently looking for an outstanding Master Data Team Leader to work remotely and in our North Sydney office. As a key member of the Management team, the role provides support to our WPP AUNZ brands by providing a high level of effective and efficient Master Data services for WPP AUNZ businesses.

Reporting of the role

The role reports to the Head of Accounts Payable and Media Reconciliation.

3 best things about the job:
  • The company- This is a great opportunity to build on your Accounting skills in the leading marketing communications services group in Australia and New Zealand
  • The perks- we offer some great perks for working at WPP AUNZ, including gym discounts, Summer Friday's and bonus leave to name a few!
  • The ownership - the role supports the Head of Accounts Payable and Media Rec and is a key part of the finance management team.

Measures of success:

In 3 months:
  • Have mastered our Accounting IT packages
  • Understand and are able to navigate the Group structure
  • Ensure your team is working efficiently to meet deadlines and commitments

In 6 months:
  • You will have forged a strong relationship with our internal stakeholders including WPP AUNZ Operating Companies.
  • Lead project work in order to deliver efficiencies in our finance processes.

In 12 months:
  • Master the Master Data role.

Responsibilities of the role:
  • Team Management
  • Processing requests (new, change, termination) that are complete and accurate
  • Checking requests (new, change, termination) for accuracy and completeness
  • Lead projects including continuous improvement opportunities
  • Act as liaison point with OpCo's and Senior Management team on opportunities
  • Lead SOX audit processes ensuring the team maintain SOX controls and any actions are implemented
  • Monthly audit log reviews
  • Manage the application of control frameworks to all requests
  • Troubleshoot issues that arise through new data requests
  • Report on KPI performance


What you will need:
  • 2+ years' experience in Accounts Payable, finance administration or related field
  • Strong people interaction and relationship building skills
  • Experience in project work
  • Sound data entry and administration experience
  • Experience using financial systems including ERP and electronic workflow solutions
  • Well organised with the ability to prioritise workloads


About WPP AUNZ

WPP AUNZ (ASX: WPP) is Australasia's leading marketing communications group, comprising of over people working in 80 agencies in 170 offices across Australia and New Zealand. Through its operating companies, the Group provides a comprehensive range of advertising and marketing services including advertising & media investment management; data investment management; public relations & public affairs; branding & identity; healthcare communications; direct, digital, promotion & relationship marketing and specialist communications.

For more information visit www.wppaunz.com or follow us @WPP_AUNZ