Mindshare: Accountant - Baghdad

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

About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand

Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.

Role Summary and Impact

As an Accountant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health and accuracy of our media operations. Your work will directly impact the efficiency of our media buying processes, the accuracy of our financial reporting, and the overall success of our client campaigns. You will be a key contributor to maintaining strong financial controls and providing valuable insights to support strategic decision-making.

• Manage the status of accounts and balances and identify inconsistencies.  

• Issue and post bills, receipts and invoices.  

• Check the validity of debit accounts. 

• Update accounts receivable database with new accounts or missed payments. 

• Ensure all clients remain informed on their outstanding debts and deadlines.  

• Provide solutions to any related problems of clients.

• Write thorough reports on billing activity with clear and reliable data. 

 

Skills and Experience

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.

 

• Bachelor’s Degree (business, marketing, Finance, communication or a related field).
• Proven experience in Accounting and Finance.
• Adherence to laws and best practices regarding dealing with customers and data 
• Comfortable dealing with numbers and the processing of financial information 
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (particularly Excel) 
• Proficiency in English is essential.

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 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.

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.