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Analyst, Global Content Accounting

Discovery

Warsaw, Poland 02-05-2023
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
Overview

This is a position in part of the Global Content Accounting team, whose primary role includes the accounting for Content

Responsibilities
• Position performs and is responsible for various program accounting duties including maintenance of the content assets register,
• Setting up assets in SAP based on signed agreements, reviewing cost allocation, and ensure all expense profiles and invoicing plans have been set-up correctly in SAP in line with contractual terms and accounting policy,
• Timely processing of contracts in SAP to ensure payments can be made within contractual terms to vendors,
• Recording journal entries in order to keep appropriate balances of the content assets and liabilities on the books,
• Responding to vendor queries which would include investigation of invoices and contractual arrangements reflected in SAP,
• Supporting the Production Management Department (PMD) with payments, asset set up and ad hoc queries, and
• Supporting the internal/external audit process by submitting necessary requests
• Ad hoc assignments as required by management

Month end activities
• Supporting month end close activities
• Preparing Balance Sheet reconciliations for content assets and liabilities and investigation and resolution of any anomalies
• Set up and maintain content projects and budgets for content contracts in SAP, as needed
• Demonstrate and maintain high standards of accountability to deliver superior quality financial information on timely basis to Senior Analyst/Manager

Controls and Procedures
• Continuous improvement and development of processes, controls and reporting
• Support development of systems, tools, and processes to facilitate efficient and accurate analysis
• Ensure SOX compliance and appropriate administration and documentation for the Global Content Accounting function, including liaison with internal and external auditors
• Thorough documentation of controls and processes

Qualifications
• 2+ years accounting experience, ideally within a large multinational corporation
• Basic understanding of financial accounting principles of US GAAP/IFRS
• Previous experience in accounting for Fixed Assets and/or Accounts Payable will be additional asset
• Candidate needs to be fluent in English as all the work will be performed in this language
• Good communication and interpersonal skills particularly with non-Finance personnel
• Proven ability to build confidence and trust with team members and external business partners
• Ability to work across multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines
• Team player with a strong interest in Television/Media sector will be an asset
• Motivated by a challenging, high-energy environment
• Experience working with Excel (intermediate/advanced)
• Good understanding of a range of financial systems, including SAP
• Degree educated with accounting/finance focus

We offer
• hybrid work model, flexible working hours
• free access to player.pl
• 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
• casual dress code
• parking available for booking

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dyb53p-13-58-39-23-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Discovery

Discovery, Inc. is the global leader in real life entertainment. We serve passionate fans with content that inspires, informs, and entertains, providing leadership across deeply loved and trusted brands, such as Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, HGTV, Food Network, and Travel Channel.