Audit & Compliance Manager

Ogilvy

Aug 3

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Job
Full-time
Senior (5-8 years)
London

Requirements

Experience in regional compliance reviews and audits.
Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
Strong understanding of compliance requirements and guidelines, with the ability to create and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
Ability to identify areas of risk and develop and implement mitigation strategies.
Ability to work collaboratively with other teams and departments, including Financial Reporting and Commercial Finance teams.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work.
Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
Experience working within the advertising/marketing industry is preferable but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Compliance & Policies
Assisting the Financial Controller in the following areas:
Ensuring best practice guidelines are in place for compliance in respect of SOX/ICFR, statutory audit recommendations and other areas of compliance
Devising new policies where necessary which are in line with compliance guidelines and are aligned with the agency’s focus on commercial awareness and simplicity
Setting our procedures and policies that are clear and communicated effectively in relation to compliance
Ensuring the distribution of such guidelines to the relevant parties
Setting out a work plan for any changes to systems or procedures as set out by Ogilvy Group, WPP or statutory legislation
Audit
Being the main point of contact for the agency with all audits which take place and ensuring remediation as and when needed.
This will include:
Statutory and internal audits for the Main agency, and assisting other opcos when requested
Internal for Sox-ID 1103
SOX/ICFR for Sox-ID 1103
ISO-9001: helping the group internal team in charge of this certification on the supplier management and due diligence aspects, and ensuring processes are followed
GCC (General Computing Control): assisting group internal team and providing relevant financial information
GRC: updating remediation status for WPP Internal Audit team review
Working with the Financial Reporting and Commercial Finance Teams to ensure they are aware of their responsibilities in respect of any audits that may take place, and performing internal audits of these teams
Working with the Financial Controllers in assessing the users’ access of the financial systems in place in the Financial Reporting and Commercial Finance teams
Regional compliance support
Regional compliance reviews: Assist the regional team to perform reviews on compliance reporting submitted by local operating units in EMEA and raise questions where necessary.
Types of reports and key focuses included:
Quarterly compliance certification – an overall review of the control environment for various perspective e.g. Finance, IT, Data Privacy and Client contractual compliance
Gift register – Anti-bribery risks
Finance ICFR self-certification – control design reasonableness and operating effectiveness assessment of finance internal controls.
Business Risk Map – regional process support
Other Responsibilities
Maconomy: reviewing and updating the approval hierarchy, including for Pos and Invoices
Being involved in the training of finance and non-finance staff to ensure compliance, good finance practice, and updating on accounting regulations
GDPR: attending the committee to update and capture suppliers handling private data
Ad-Hoc projects as directed by the Financial Controller
Close collaboration with the rest of the Financial Reporting and Commercial Finance teams

FAQs

What is the job title for the position being offered?

The job title is Audit & Compliance Manager.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in London, United Kingdom, specifically at Sea Containers.

Who does this role report to?

This role reports to the Financial Controller.

Is this a permanent position?

Yes, this is a permanent position.

What type of contract is being offered?

The offered contract type is full-time.

What are the main responsibilities of the Audit & Compliance Manager?

The main responsibilities include ensuring compliance with SOX/ICFR and statutory audit recommendations, being the main point of contact for audits, and providing regional compliance support.

What experience is required for this position?

Experience in regional compliance reviews and audits is required, along with excellent knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

Is experience in the advertising/marketing industry necessary?

While experience in the advertising/marketing industry is preferable, it is not necessary.

What training will be involved in this role?

The role involves training finance and non-finance staff on compliance, good finance practices, and updates on accounting regulations.

What benefits does Ogilvy offer to employees?

Ogilvy offers 25 days of annual leave, Bupa healthcare, enhanced maternity and parental leave, a flexible working model, a matching pension structure, wellbeing incentives, and life assurance, among other benefits.

How does Ogilvy approach diversity and inclusion?

Ogilvy is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for all employees and believes in building diverse teams that support creativity and impact.

What is Ogilvy's philosophy regarding employee well-being?

Ogilvy promotes well-being through initiatives such as exercise class memberships, mental health support, and various development budgets and activities throughout the year.

Ogilvy

We inspire brands and people to impact the world.

Marketing & Advertising

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1948

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Ogilvy inspires brands and people to impact the world. We have been creating iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas for clients since David Ogilvy founded the company in 1948. We continue building on that rich legacy through our borderless creativity—operating, innovating, and creating at the intersection of talent and capabilities. Our experts in Advertising, Experience, Media, Public Relations, Social, Influence, Health and Consulting work fluidly across 131 offices in 93 countries to bring forth world-class creative solutions for our clients.