Junior Analyst Audit Automation & Digital Innovation

As a technology-driven finance professional at WPP, you will play a crucial role in supporting audit processes and driving financial transformation through the use of AI and digital tools. Your responsibilities will include: - **Audit Support & Reconciliation:** - Support reconciliation projects, focusing on statutory accounts data, audit fees, and LEID discrepancies. - Assist with data collection, analysis, validation, and cleaning for accuracy in audits. - Track audit progress and monitor fee adjustments. - **Audit Automation Support:** - Develop and test automated systems for financial audits and reconciliations. - Collaborate on implementing reconciliation tools for enhanced accuracy and efficiency. - **Data Validation and Cleaning:** - Validate data to ensure consistency and accuracy across systems. - Clean and preprocess data for use in automated systems and models. - **System Testing:** - Participate in testing and debugging automated systems for issue identification and functionality improvement. - Provide feedback on system performance and suggest enhancements. - **Data Quality Maintenance:** - Monitor and maintain data quality standards in audit automation processes. - Ensure compliance with data governance policies. - **Process Documentation:** - Create detailed process maps and flowcharts to document existing and new audit automation systems. - Maintain up-to-date records of workflows and procedures. - **AI & Digital Innovation Contribution:** - Assist in developing and implementing AI-driven solutions for financial processes. - Support data automation projects using ETL tools and programming languages. - Participate in designing and developing applications with Microsoft Power tools. - **Training Material Preparation:** - Prepare training materials to educate stakeholders on audit automation tools and processes. - **Collaboration and Learning:** - Stay updated on AI, automation, and digital finance trends to bring innovative ideas to the team. Qualifications required for this role include: - Current enrolment in or recent graduation from a relevant program. - Basic knowledge of Python programming. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel. - Excellent communication and organizational skills. - Genuine interest in AI, digital innovation, and data automation. - Familiarity with data validation, cleaning, or reconciliation tools is a plus. Additionally, candidates should ideally possess competencies in ETL tools, programming languages, and Microsoft Power tools. Experience with process mapping or flowchart creation is a bonus. This role at WPP offers you a unique opportunity to develop your technical and professional skills in a supportive and innovative environment. You will gain hands-on experience in audit support, reconciliation, automation, and AI-driven solutions, contributing to global finance functions and process improvements. Join us in fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection for extraordinary work and growth opportunities.,