Senior Statutory Controller

Job Description

Paramount Global is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, Paramount+ and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution, and advertising solutions.

In our offices located all over the world, we all share the passion for bringing the best of multimedia entertainment in all its forms, on multiple platforms, to kids, youth, and families, for the most diverse tastes, with local flavors. Through television, film, digital content, live events, merchandise, studio production and more, we connect with billions of people in nearly every country in the world.
Our Budapest shared service center supports the worldwide financial and accounting operation of Paramount and reports to the New York HQ.

JOB SUMMARY:

We look forward an individual team player who primarily responsible for preparing the statutory financial statement of the Paramount legal entities and support the centralized audit activities thereon for the UK region.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• In close contact with all international Paramount offices & the outsourcing partner to monitor, review and advise on the preparation of the entities statutory accounts.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisor to ensure timely audit sign off of statutory accounts and be responsible for timely tax filings.
• Ensure financial deadlines are met in compliance with Paramount and local legislation.
• Involved in the preparation and production of the statutory accounts for Paramount international companies in the UK region.
• Manage and control the reviews of statutory accounts per legal entity.
• Provide regular updates to Paramount Corporate management on the status of statutory filings.
• Prepare annual statutory reconciliations as needed.
• Drive process improvement and streamline current practices.
• Ensure that all relevant key controls are in place and functioning properly in accordance with internal policies and procedures and Sarbanes Oxley rules and regulations.
• Manage the administration tasks of statutory reporting tool for GBS.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
• BSc or MSc degree in Accounting/Finance
• ACCA qualification

Experience
• 5-6 years' experience at financial statement preperation (UK focus)
• Preferred audit background

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Being able to see a project through to completion and work on own initiative
• Strong administrative skills, including the ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
• Strong excel skills
• Communicates effectively with employees
• Good practical judgment and decision-making skills
• High communication skills in business English - both written and verbal
• Intellectual curiosity and creativity with positive attitude
• Strong organizational, and analytical skills, knowledge, and aptitude
• SAP or ERP knowledge is advantage

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We believe you will enjoy working with us because:
• we have access to several well-being support tools like Headspace, Employee Assistance Program, Ginger, Thrive and more
• our recently launched private health insurance program can give you an opportunity to reach private clinics in many cases
• our monthly cafeteria package includes OTP SZÉP card, car sharing option, nursury and home loan support
• All You Can Move sportpass registration is possible
• we have the possibility to join Employee Resource Groups and social communities as we are a highly inclusive multinational and multicultural entertainment company in an exciting and dynamic sector
• we have an award-winning office with a unique and supportive working environment (currently limited office visit possibility in line with our health & safety guidelines, on a long run we are planning to go to hybrid mode with 3 days expected in the office/week)
• we have several optional self-development possibilities and platforms (e.g. global internal learning platform with several trainings to new joiners, people managers and for us all, Linkedin Learning, etc.)
• we have complex tasks with real added value, get support from the senior leaders but also get space to work independently and also for teamwork

Please, provide us with your CV in English with the followings: name and surname, your phone number and e-mail address you wish us to use during the recruitment process, education, professional qualifications, professional experience (i.e. employment history).

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2qzm2-3-22-181-209-42 in your application.