- Location
- Mumbai
- Department
- Finance
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Source
- Greenhouse
Description
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.
We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.
We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.
Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.
For more information, visit WPP.com.
What you'll be doing:
- Prepare, schedule, and execute weekly, bi-weekly, and ad-hoc payment runs (ACH/EFT, domestic and international Wires, Checks, and Virtual Cards).
- Review payment proposals for accuracy, ensuring proper approvals and matching documentation are in place prior to disbursement.
- Initiate and release payments within various commercial banking portals in compliance with segregation of duties.
- Monitor bank accounts daily to ensure sufficient funding is available for scheduled payment runs.
- Resolve payment failures and rejects by collaborating with banking partners and vendors.
- Assist the Treasury team with cash flow forecasting by providing upcoming payment schedules.
- Serve as the main point of contact for complex payment-related inquiries from internal departments and external vendors.
- Provide payment confirmations and remittance advices to vendors as requested.
- Perform daily reconciliation of processed payments against ERP system entries and bank statements.
- Ensure strict adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and internal audit requirements regarding cash disbursements.
- Assist with month-end close activities, including outstanding check analysis, voiding stale-dated checks, and AP aging reconciliation.
- Compile payment data and documentation for internal and external auditors during annual audits.
What you'll need:
- Shift - 6.30AM onwards
- Location - Vikhroli, Mumbai (WFO)
- Minimum 4-5 years of experience in Accounts Payable – with a specific focus on payment processing.
- Minimum Graduate.
- Should be an experienced problem solver with good written and verbal communication skills.
- Flexible attitude to achieve results.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Advanced MS office skills.
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 open-minded: to 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 or 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 aim to create a culture in which people can 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?
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.
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular 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.
