About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Role Summary and Impact

You will liaise with WPP Media teams to oversee the day-to-day activities of the reporting, budgeting and compliance function and ensure the company’s finance is organized and efficient and produces accurate financial and management accounts.
At WPP Media, our people are our strength, which is why fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion is important to us.

Skills and Experience

3 BEST THINGS ABOUT THE JOB:
1. Opportunity to work in the leading global media investment company with a fast-growing team of over 50 finance professionals.
2. Exciting exposure and learning in the media industry, which is fast evolving from the regular Print-Ads, Radio and TV to Digital (Google, Facebook, YouTube, Programmatic, etc.).
3. Fast pace, demanding, fun loving and satisfying work environment.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
In three months:
• Prepare tax returns for monthly, quarterly and annual filings and ensure strict compliance to BIR deadlines
• Reconcile tax accounts to ensure accuracy in financial statement reporting
• Prepare for, and assist with, tax audits
• Perform tax reconciliation statement (tax return vs books), tax recon entries and analysis, tax schedules for external and internal users
• Submit tax-related permit renewal / applications and books of accounts on a timely basis
• Support business permit renewal or application
• Liaise with tax consultants in preparing all relevant documentation relating to TRC/COR application, transfer pricing and tax audit defense
• Do escalations with superior on time (as needed), recommend proper resolution of such incident/escalations
In six months:
• Develop expertise by reading and understanding tax regulations applicable to the process. Keep abreast with the updates of reporting regulations
• Provide technical guidance to finance team and to the rest of the organization
• Work with other departments in ensuring tax exposure risk is mitigated or minimized
In twelve months:
• Recommend and implement improvement on current processes related to functional assignment

.RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:
• Tax reporting and compliance
• Support tax audit and tax advisory work
• Tax-related process and system improvements

Required Competencies:
• At least 3 years of work experience in tax, with working knowledge of Philippine taxation
• Relevant experience with the Big 4 or large MNCs
• Highly proficient in Excel, knowledge of other MS office applications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with the process owners, agency teams, legal and tax advisors and other consultants and work effectively within group functional teams
• Must be highly analytical and a fast learner
• Self-motivated and result oriented

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.  

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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