Statutory Accounting Manager
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Job Summary
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 an Statutory Accounting Manager you will play a key role in delivering highquality financial reporting in a complex international environment. You will combine deep technical accounting expertise with people leadership process ownership and a continuous improvement mindset to ensure accurate reporting strong controls and effective stakeholder partnership across the business.
Whats in it for you...
Contract of employment
Hybrid work model
Comprehensive 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 the opportunity to develop your interests in thematic employee groups online meetings with experts
CSR activities: volunteering ecological and social initiatives
Access to parking spaces
Your Role Accountabilities...
Own and manage assigned accounting processes applying IFRS and/or US GAAP and relevant local GAAP including preparation and review of statutory financial statements.
Review complex and nonstandard accounting transactions provide technical guidance to stakeholders and coordinate accounting research to ensure correct recognition in line with regulations and company policies.
Act as a handson people leader managing a team of 13 Senior Accountants / Managers including daytoday activities deliverables issue resolution holiday planning and career development.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives including automation and optimization of daily and monthend accounting processes and workflows.
Manage internal and external audit activities including SOX testing maintenance and enhancement of internal controls and financial compliance processes.
Prepare and/or review periodic management reports balance sheet flux analyses SEC schedules reconciliations and related metrics as well as adhoc reporting.
Lead crossfunctional meetings document and track action items propose solutions and escalate issues appropriately.
Qualifications & Experience...
Masters degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 8 years of accounting and/or auditing experience in an international environment.
Strong understanding of IFRS and/or US GAAP with practical endtoend knowledge of the reporting impact of accounting transactions.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office with strong Excel skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills including the ability to clearly articulate financial analysis highlight risks and opportunities and propose improvements.
Highintegrity team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across the organization.
Knowledge of one or more local GAAPs (Italian German French Polish Spanish or Nordic countries).
Experience working with enterprise information systems particularly SAP.
Professional accounting qualification (ACCA CIMA or PIBR) completed or in progress.
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.
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About Company
Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia's premium entertainme ... View more
