Senior RTR Accountant, Studios (Fixed term contract)

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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...

RTR Senior Accountant, EMEA Studios will be a member of the EMEA Studios Accounting Controllership team based in Warsaw, Poland, reporting to RTR 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.

We offer…

• Employment contract
• Hybrid work (3 days in the office)
• Benefits package: private medical care, life and accident insurance, the MyBenefit cafeteria platform, co-financing for a sports card, social fund, pension plans, Employee Referral Program
• Free access to HBO Max and employee discount programs
• Work-life balance initiatives: mindfulness sessions, massages, yoga, educational webinars, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee-organized film screenings in the office cinema and regular employee events
• Training and development: training platform, language learning platform, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and online sessions with industry experts
• Opportunities to get involved in social impact initiatives, volunteering activities, employee communities, and sports clubs
• Discounted meals at the office
• Access to parking spaces

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Proactively performing assigned tasks and processes within accounting area applying US GAAP, including management accounts and forecasting,
• Oversee accounting close process together with outsource providers, provide guidance to the BPO team and support troubleshooting and problem solving during month end close,
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements, internal control environment as applicable,
• Preparation of the periodical management reports, BS Flux and SEC schedules, reconciliations including applicable regular analyses and metrics as well as ad hoc reporting,
• Cooperate with the Studios EMEA BPO offshore team in India seeking out process improvements and standardization opportunities to gain greater efficiency and effectiveness,
• Work on resolving any intercompany discrepancies within the group,
• Oversee outsource provider for the timely completion and accuracy of account reconciliations to ensure balance sheet accuracy,

Qualifications & Experience…

• Graduate in Finance, Accounting
• Proven experience in an accounting role in the area of GL and a strong understanding of accounting principles (US GAAP preferred),
• Prior work experience in large international company,
• Strong technical skills including deep understanding of ERP system (SAP preferred), MS Office applications, Excel in particular is a must,
• Very good written and spoken English is a must,
• Detailed-oriented with a strong desire to meet deadlines and other relevant performance metrics

#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…

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