Content Accounting Analyst

Job Description

Discovery is a global leader in the media sector, serving passionate fans around the world with content that inspires, informs and entertains. Discovery delivers over 8,000 hours of original programming each year across deeply loved content genres.

The world is changing all around us. To continue to grow as a business over the next years we must look ahead, understand the changing trends and be prepared for that what's to come. We must get ready for tomorrow today. Join us to be part of the adventure. Discovery inspires people to be the best they can.

Currently in Poland we are looking for passionate people with various backgrounds to join our team in the fields of FP&A Centre of Excellence, Global Business Services, HR Services and Media Business.

Position Summary

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

Responsibilities

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
• Support the Production Management Department (PMD) with payments, asset set up and ad hoc queries
• Support the internal/external audit process by submitting necessary requests

Month end activities
• Supporting Content Accounting team in month end close activities
• Prepare and/or review Balance Sheet reconciliations for programming assets and liabilities and investigation and resolution of any anomalies
• Set up and maintain program projects and budgets for programming contracts in SAP, as needed
• Supporting quarterly review of potential content assets/developments write-offs and retirements
• Demonstrate and maintain high standards of accountability to deliver superior quality financial information on timely basis to Manager
• Work across divisional lines on a global team to resolve accounting and closing issues and work closely with FP&A/Programming to make required entries and adjustments.

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
Other requirements
• Ad hoc assignments as required by management
• 2+ years accounting experience, ideally within a large multinational corporation
• Firm understanding of financial accounting principles with the preference of US GAAP/IFRS
• Previous experience in accounting for Fixed Assets and/or Accounts Payable will be additional asset
• Candidate need 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwp0mk-3-138-33-178-42 in your application.