Senior Accountant, Studios

Job title:

Senior Accountant, Studios

Company:

Warner Bros. Discovery

Job description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.Who We Are…When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.Your New Role…The Senior Accountant, EMEA Studios will be a member of the EMEA Studios Accounting Controllership team based in Warsaw, Poland, reporting to Accounting Manager. The Accounting Controllers Team is responsible for monthly and quarterly US GAAP reporting, preparing the statutory financial statements (in numerous GAAPs), review of account reconciliations and support for global financial reporting processes. Everyday responsibilities include ensuring compliance during audits, as well as with SEC and SOX guidelines. The Team closely cooperates with other relevant stakeholders, including the tax team, GBS, as well as external vendors. The EMEA Accounting Controllership Team is responsible for multiple countries from the Studios segment in the region, including UK, Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Nordics and more.In this role, you should have a solid understanding of IFRS and/or US GAAP as well as Polish Accounting Regulations. You will report to one of the Accounting Managers.Your Role Accountabilities…Proactively performing assigned tasks and processes within accounting area applying IFRS/US GAAP + relevant local GAAP expertise, including statutory financial statements preparation.Assist with the management of the statutory audit process including planning, fieldwork and finalisation, through liaison with the external auditor, business unit finance teams, tax team and senior managementSupport in reviewing complex financial reporting transactions,Support in preparation of the periodical management reports, BS Flux and SEC schedules, reconciliations including applicable regular analyses and metrics as well as ad hoc reporting.Assist in special or routine projects, generate ad hoc analysis or duties as assigned.Liaise with company secretary on board and Companies House requirementsLiaise with Legal regarding legal issuesLiaise with Treasury regarding treasury issuesLiaise with shared delivery centres with regard to SAP journal postings and reporting deliverables, including clearing down balances in SAP company codes as applicableAssist with the set up of new statutory entities as applicableAssist with an entity rationalization project, to make dormant and subsequently strike off a number of small entitiesQualifications & Experience…Graduate in Finance, AccountingACCA qualification or Polish CA preferred (or equivalent)Understanding of IFRS, Polish accounting regulations is a must

UK GAAP will be an assetBig4 experience preferableStrong knowledge of MS Office applications, Excel in particular is a must,Knowledge of One Source (Thomson Reuters software) will be an assetVery good written and spoken English is a mustExperience with enterprise information systems, (SAP) a strong plus and preferred.High Integrity team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to work well with others and promote positive working relationships across the organization.Motivated by challenging, high-energy, flexible environment. Resilience and ability to work under conditions of pressure and adjust to urgent and changing situations.What’s in it for you?Hybrid work model, flexible working hoursBenefit package: private medical health care, life insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria including sport card, social funds, retirement pension plans, recognition platform, employee referral program, MAX platformWork-life balance initiatives: wellbeing platform, yoga, educational webinars, Employee Assistance Program, internal media initiativesTraining & development: sharing the cost of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Bridge learning platform, sharing sessions with expertsCSR activities: volunteering, eco & social initiativesParking 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.How We Get Things Done…This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.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.If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our for instructions to submit your request.

Expected salary

Location

Warszawa, mazowieckie

Job date

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 07:30:29 GMT

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