Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are
When we say the stuff dreams are made of were not just referring to the world of wizards dragons and superheroes or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs 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 whats 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
As a Senior Accountant within the EMEA DirecttoConsumer Controllership team you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant expense accounting across multiple territories for Warner Bros. Discovery. You will oversee endtoend accounting activities related to operational marketing personnel and technology expenses supporting the monthend close process and partnering closely with crossfunctional teams.
Whats in it for you
Contract of employment
Hybrid work
Benefits package: private medical care life and accident insurance MyBenefit cafeteria platform sports card social fund retirement pension plan Employee Referral Program
Free access to the HBO Max platform
Worklife balance initiatives: wellbeing platform yoga massages educational webinars Employee Support Program film screenings organized by employees in the office cinema
Training and development: training platform cofinancing of English lessons Employee Resource Groups Engagement Club develop your interests through thematic employee groups online expert sessions
CSR activities: volunteering ecological and social initiatives
Access to parking spaces
Your Role Accountabilities
Ensure accurate and compliant expense accounting in line with US GAAP IFRS and company policies.
Manage monthend close for expenserelated accounts including accruals prepaids and journal entries.
Prepare and review reconciliations for key expense accounts.
Collaborate with Procurement FP&A and other business partners to ensure timely and accurate expense recognition.
Support SOX compliance and maintain strong internal controls.
Review and resolve intercompany discrepancies.
Provide guidance to junior team members and contribute to continuous process improvements.
Support statutory reporting processes including preparation of audit support and documentation.
Participate in system and process integrations across the EMEA controllership area.
Qualifications & Experience
Proven experience in an accounting role with strong knowledge of US GAAP IFRS and SOX.
Degree in Accounting or Finance; Masters degree a plus.
CPA or Chartered Accountant qualification strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of financial systems and ability to learn new tools.
Experience in automating manual processes and implementing best practices.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment.
Ability to embrace change and support process optimization.
Willingness to travel internationally occasionally.
Preferred: experience in multinational environments SAP operational accounting filmed entertainment accounting.
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How We Get Things Done
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit regardless of sex gender identity ethnicity age sexual orientation religion or belief marital status pregnancy parenthood disability or any other category protected by law.If youre a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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