Sr. Accountant

Job Description

This role is responsible to support the delivery across WBD – Studio/Network of all statutory, audit, outsourced accounting and compliance matters for Network Japan/ Studio Korea.

General Accounting
• Period Close Deliverables and Reporting
• Close calendar / Monthly P&L and Balance Sheet review and provision of variance analysis for month end results
• Support in timely completion of month end deliverables relating to divisional responsibilities
• Coordination of all Network Japan/ Studio Korea based treasury related functions
• Liaise with US-based treasury team and provision of information in response to requests
• Regular review and management of cash balances and accounts / facilities. This includes responsible for IC reconciliations and funds settlement
• Provide support to maintain effective internal control environment ensuring controls are compliant with various territory requirements and WBD SOX policy
• Support Sr. Manager and oversee accuracy of balance sheet reporting activity including review of balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly balance sheet footnote disclosures; conduct periodic balance sheet review updates with Finance partners
• Support Sr. Manager and perform ad hoc analysis for APAC Studio/ Network leadership and APAC CFO/Finance teams as well as working with different departments and handle queries within the organization
• Handling System report issues in co-ordination with technical team and highlight system issue to management
• Accurately handling reporting requests/questions received from various stakeholders
• Coordinate with other team members to reconcile identified variance, adjustments to be made
• Assist in various global/ department initiatives, such as system migration and Account Reconciliation Harmonization
• Work closely with P2P/OTC and provide support as needed

Statutory Reporting
• Support Statutory reporting across Network Japan/ Studio Korea
• Supporting E&Y on preparation and drafting of statutory accounts for all local reporting entities
• Support the strategy on an annual basis to deliver all statutory requirements by various timelines, utilizing a combination of internal and outsourced accounting resources.
• Proactively manage internal audits and external filing process through on-going engagement and provide updates and escalation to Sr. Manager
• Support the annual statutory Financial Statement audits with PwC for various WBD legal entities
• Support the coordination between auditors (PwC), Controllership and local outsourced accounting firms to maintain a calendar of deliverables and deadlines for WBD subsidiaries' local statutory reporting requirements.
• Review local intercompany invoices and service fee allocations for Global teams
• Ensure all reporting is accurate and timely, and in line with company policies, best practices, and US/local GAAP.
• Support Japan and Korea statutory reporting and compliance
• Regular interaction with offshore accounting groups in a matrixed organization

Essential:
• CPA preferred or working towards to accounting qualification
• Strong technical experience including experience of month end management accounting for revenue and cost
• US GAAP reporting and SOX experience
• Experience of multi-site and multi-currency reporting
• Minimum -5-7 years of experience in accounting
• High level interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient to fluent in English

Desirable:
• Familiar with finance applications/information systems e.g. SAP, Peoplesoft, Oracle
• Familiar with working with outsourced financial functions and outsource service providers
• Attention to detail
• Ability to plan and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and technical accounting skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Proactivity – display strong initiative and ability to identify and rectify issues
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
• Able to work flexible hours, including possible overtime, when necessary
• Able to organize and schedule work effectively
• Service-oriented mindset
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Team player and adaptable to change

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rovny4-3-145-156-46-42 in your application.