Your responsibilities

• champion ethics & integrity: promote a strong ethical culture across the CEE region through training, support, and expert advice on anti-bribery, internal controls, and policy compliance,
• be a risk & controls expert: serve as a thought leader and subject matter expert, driving best practices in risk management and internal controls,
• lead change: act as a change agent, driving desired improvements and efficiencies across the CEE markets,
• build strong partnerships: establish and maintain excellent relationships with internal teams, GroupM, WPP, and external stakeholders,
• implement & enhance controls: support the design and implementation of financial, operational, and compliance controls aligned with the WPP Internal Control framework,
• monitor control effectiveness: design and operate ongoing quality review and control monitoring programs as a second line of defense,
• drive continuous improvement: identify opportunities for process improvement, leveraging technology and adapting to evolving challenges,
• communicate policy & requirements: clearly communicate WPP & GroupM policies, control requirements, and updates to the business,
• support strategic initiatives: partner with the business to provide guidance and support for change initiatives and strategic priorities, ensuring effective controls implementation,
• develop strategic solutions: think strategically about the business, developing pragmatic and sustainable solutions to enhance the control environment and streamline processes,
• coordinate audit activities: coordinate audit activities for CEE markets, liaising with internal and external audit teams and monitoring remediation efforts,
• oversee risk management processes: coordinate and oversee internal control and risk management processes, including risk maps, self-certifications, and compliance reviews.

Our requirements

• 5+ years of experience in business process improvement, risk management, internal/external audit, and/or ethics and compliance (industry or consulting),
• strong understanding of financial principles, ideally with an accounting qualification,
• familiarity with IFRS, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and PCAOB requirements,
• proven leadership skills: you're driven, energetic, and change-oriented, with the ability to make sound decisions while remaining flexible and disciplined,
• excellent prioritization and time management skills: you can effectively manage multiple demands and priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment,
• experience in assessing business risk and evaluating internal control systems,
• a track record of driving improvement and building strong business partnerships,
• exceptional communication and interpersonal skills: you can effectively communicate with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, resolving issues calmly and maintaining positive relationships,
• knowledge of the media and advertising industry (a plus),
• fluency in Polish and English (required),
• proficiency in Excel.

What we offer

• employment contracts,

• working 3 days from the office, 2 from home,

• benefits after three months of working together: life insurance, English/sports subsidy, medical

• care, canteen discount,

• workation after six months of work,

• weekly breakfasts in the office for everyone,

• regular team-building events,

• extensive internal and external training offer,

• technology - we work with tools that can really optimise your working time,

• a referral programme for external colleagues joining,

• opportunities for development within our companies - we understand the desire to change

• career path, to choose an expert or managerial path,

• a well-structured Induction programme to make your first days at work less stressful,

• plus we are committed, appreciate each other's work and are happy to share our knowledge.