Content Accounting Analyst
Discovery Communications
Warsaw, MZThis was removed by the employer on 12/22/2020 5:31:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
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.