Financial Accountant

Who We Are:

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

What You'll Do:

Financial reporting & Analysis:

• Responsible for period end accounting for multiple companies, including preparation and reviewing of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparation of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements for Media entities (May include UK, Netherlands or South Africa)
• Contribute in achieving controllership goals & objectives, with specific reference to Internal controls & SOX compliance
• Participate & assist with the annual audit
• Assist in the preparation and submission of quarterly and yearly reporting & tax packs
• Assist with the preparation of cashflow forecasts and quarterly withholding tax schedules
• Assist with quarterly Embedded derivative calculations

Management Accounting:

• Responsible for period end accounting
• Responsible for quarterly financial planning and analysis for overhead costs in Media entities
• Ad-hoc project work as required within Media companies including but not limited to analysis of media contracts, assisting with accounting queries and undertaking other administrative duties.
• Point of contact for the offshore shared service team (WNS)

Other:

• You may also be required to carry out any other duties which are within the scope and purpose of the job.

Unusual Challenges or Circumstances  

• May be required to work additional hours as necessary (especially during reporting deadlines)

Key Results Areas

• The timely preparation and submission of statutory and group reporting requirements
• Compliance with official guidelines and regulatory requirements

You Have These:

• Qualified Accountant– ACA / ACCA or equivalent
• Solid knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102/101) or IFRS/US GAAP
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (financial closure, reporting etc.)
• Confident and flexible team player with the ability to work with peers across the organization
• Must be able to plan and organise work to meet deadlines and determine priorities.
• Must be able to work on own initiative to identify problem areas and work through to a satisfactory conclusion
• Good Excel skills
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work calmly under pressure and work as part of a team to achieve results
• Proactive and self-motivated with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills; and
• A “finisher” with the genuine drive and commitment to deliver against objectives at all times
• A strong interest in Sports

We'd Also Love If You Have These:

• Proven 1yr+ experience as a Financial Accountant or other similar position
• Hands on experience of working within the media or sports rights industry
• Experience of working in a worldwide group
• Experience in using SAP accounting system
• Experience in using OneSource financial reporting system  
• A strong interest in Media

Working Conditions:

Permanent, London Chiswick Park

Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.  Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.