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Warner Bros. Discovery Senior RTR Accountant, Studio in Warsaw, Poland
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 Role Accountabilities…
Lead and oversee the execution of general accounting controllership duties in selected territories for the Studios businesses:
Oversee accounting close process together with outsource providers.
Including but not limited to review of all by-title accounting and participation.
Oversee outsource provider for the timely completion and accuracy of account reconciliations to ensure balance sheet accuracy
Act as point of escalation for FP&A as well as BPO teams and troubleshoot and resolve arising issues
Ensure compliance with SOX requirements, internal control environment as applicable
Cooperate with the Studios EMEA BPO offshore team in India seeking out process improvements and standardization opportunities to gain greater efficiency and effectiveness.
Work with other members of the Controllership team to review and resolve any intercompany discrepancies within the group. Responsible for monthly intercompany settlement process.
Prepare and / or approve certain accruals or provide inputs to the SDC teams
Provide guidance to the team and support troubleshooting and problem- solving during month end close.
Support audit processes for relevant legal entities as required
Engage with key Studio EMEA controllership stakeholders, including FP&A, GBS,
COE, Studio Global Process Owners and country specific business unit teams. Ensure a robust understanding of the Studios business in core operating sectors and provide responsive consultation and information as required in key business decisions.
Qualifications & Experience…
At least 4 years of work experience in an accounting role and a strong understanding of US GAAP and SOX requirements
Prior work experience in large international company
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
BS/BA in Accounting from an accredited university
CPA or Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred
Strong accounting knowledge in the area of GL
Strong technical skills including deep understanding of ERP system (SAP)
Attention to detail, accuracy and strong organizational skills
Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
Capacity to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Good written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to work collaboratively with cross-functional team members at all levels
Embraces change driven by evolving business initiatives and maintains positivity when time-sensitive milestones shift
SAP knowledge Microsoft Office suite of applications
Communicative knowledge of English
What's in it for you?
Contract of employment
Hybrid work model, flexible working hours
Free access to player.pl and HBO 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, massages, educational webinars, Employee Assistance Program, internal media initiatives
training & development: sharing the cost of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, e-learning platform, sharing sessions with experts, periodic movie shows in the office cinema room
CSR activities: volunteering, eco & social initiatives
Casual dress code
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.
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 www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ 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 accessibility page (https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/accessibility) for instructions to submit your request.