Content Accounting Analyst

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Role

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

Daily activities
• 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

Controls and Procedures
• Continuous improvement and development of processes, controls and reporting
• Implement control procedures over the purchases of programme rights
• 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

Requirements
• 1+ years accounting experience, ideally within a large multinational corporation
• Candidate needs to be fluent in English as all the work will be performed in this language
• Firm understanding of financial accounting principles of US GAAP/IFRS
• Previous experience in accounting for Fixed Assets and/or Accounts Payable will be additional asset
• 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
• Ad hoc assignments as required by management
• Degree educated with accounting/finance focus

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gkb844-3-142-53-68-42 in your application.