Accountant

Job Description

The General Ledger Accountant, who is supporting US based networks, will be responsible for: preparing daily, monthly, and quarterly revenue accounting in accordance with IFRS / US GAAP and Company policies and practices; performing SOX controls; preparing relevant reports and schedules necessary for management and external reporting obligations; and other duties as listed below. This role will work closely with key stakeholders in FP&A and internal and external audit.

Your Role Accountabilities...
• Handle day-to-day, month and quarter end close activities including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, balance sheet flux analysis, SOX control documentation, preparation of SEC Reporting deliverables, schedules, and other tasks as requested by management, ensuring all milestones and deadlines are met on time
• Perform revenue cut-off procedures at month and quarter-end including preparation of revenue accruals to ensure revenue is properly and accurately recorded for the period
• Cultivate strong internal partnerships with accounting, finance, and other business departments
• Utilizes strong analytical and problem-solving skills to perform review of accounts and revenue processes in order to foster a continuous improvement environment
• Participate in professional development and other non-core business activities and initiatives
• Assist internal and external audit in their audit procedures as requested
• Be proactive about learning the business and upstream processes to ensure proper accounting and identify efficiencies

Qualifications & Experience…
• 1-3 years of work experience in an accounting role and an experience appropriate understanding of IFRS / US GAAP and SOX 404 requirements
• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or finance and experience in international environment, preferably with focus on revenue recognition.
• Big 4 experience a plus
• Experience performing accounting functions in SAP and/or People Soft preferred
• Very good written and spoken English is a must.
• Advanced Excel and PC skills
• Quick learner
• Applies fundamental functional/technical and business knowledge typically gained through formal education to deliver assigned work
• Results oriented, strong attention to detail a must Seeks guidance on new or unfamiliar tasks
• Keeps others informed of workload, timeline, and resources needed to accomplish tasks
• Embraces change driven by evolving business initiatives and maintains positivity when time-sensitive milestones shift
• Ability to work independently as well as working collaboratively with team members across the organization and prioritize multiple deliverables with competing deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to foster positive working relationships across the organization

What's in it for you?
• Hybrid work model, flexible working hours
• Free access to MAX
• Benefit package: private medical health care, life insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria including sport card, social funds, retirement pension plans, recognition platform, employee referral program
• Work-life balance initiatives: wellbeing platform, yoga, educational webinars, Employee Assistance Program, internal media initiatives
• Training & development: sharing the cost of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Bridge learning platform, sharing sessions with experts
• CSR activities: volunteering, eco & social initiatives
• Parking space available for booking

#LI-Hybrid
Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-royv51-18-222-109-252-42 in your application.