Senior Auditor

About Ogilvy  

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

About Memac Ogilvy

Memac Ogilvy is one of the leading creative networks in MENA with its flagship office in the UAE and a strong local footprint in the GCC and North Africa. It is part of the formidable worldwide WPP & Ogilvy network. It’s the only truly integrated comms network – with Growth & innovation, Advertising- Brand & Content, PR, Experience & Health under 1 P&L and under single leadership. Memac Ogilvy is the most integrated modern creative and effective partner for client growth in MENA. We deliver on this by combining expert and new capabilities for modern marketing solutions, with solid project management expertise for agile and effective delivery as well as a thorough and passionate People agenda.

The agency is the most awarded Middle Eastern agency in Cannes as well as a big winner at the local award show Lynx. It counts around 500 staff members.

About the Role  

Reporting to the CFO/COO & MD, this is a senior management position directing and developing the financial team that secures the client financial business side of our relationship.  The individual will be clearly identified as a high potential employee, ultimately a logical candidate for senior-most financial and operations positions within Ogilvy. The role of the Client Finance Director demands attention to detail that removes the possibility of careless errors and will work with the team to maintain and continually improve quality procedures. The Finance Director will be party to sensitive company and personnel information where a high level of confidentially will be required.

What You’ll Do 

• Responsible for SOX, international and local law regulation of financial/tax/payroll activities compliance

• Ensures compliance of financial policies of the Group; coordination, preparation and arrangement of yearly full-scope external audit

• Organizing internal audit procedures

• Proposing improvements to internal financial processes and controls; implementation of procedures and policies

• Managing internal control environment: SOX, internal WPP audit, self- assessment

What You’ll Need  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or ACCA are highly preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in auditing, risk management, or financial compliance, ideally within multinational organizations or agencies.
• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and regulatory frameworks (international and local).
• Proven track record in managing external and internal audits, including full-scope audits.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify risks and propose effective solutions.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools; advanced Excel skills are a plus.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.

How We’ll Support You 

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.  

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression. 

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality. 

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve.  This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

Ogilvy 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.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.