RTR Accountant, EMEA Networks

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are...
When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's 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 what's 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...
The primary responsibility of this role as part of the Record to Report Accounting (RTR) team based in Warsaw is to deliver quality accounting services for Warner Bros. Discovery entities. Key aspects of this role are related to transactions processing, reconciliation and analysis, by applying SOX controls in fulfilling daily and periodic quality requirements. Results of the individual work must result in accurate and timely month end close and financial information for key stakeholders within Organization. Reporting into RTR Manager to support accounting by acting as one team.
RTR team is a part of EMEA Accounting Controllership Team that is fully responsible for multiple countries from the Networks segment in the region, including UK, Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and more.
Your Role Accountabilities...

• Processing of recurring and ad-hoc General Ledger transactions in SAP, that can include Journal Entries (e.g. in the fields of Lease and Fixed Assets Accounting, Accruals, Payroll) applying US GAAP
• Actively supporting month-end close activities, including providing month-end BS and P&L trend analysis commentary for Controllership
• Performing periodic Account Reconciliations ensuring completeness and quality of Balance Sheet for selected EMEA entities and group of accounts
• Follow-up and resolution of any reconciling differences or Intercompany imbalances
• Ensuring all accounting activity is properly documented and supported in accordance with SOX controls and WBD policies
• Assisting with internal and external financial and compliance audits, including SOX
• Ad hoc analysis of various types of financial information as requested by Manager
• Partnering with other Teams e.g. PTP, OTC, Treasury, FP&A, Controllership, FDs, VAT, Payroll, other Record to Report team members and proposing improvements

Qualifications & Experience...

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or finance and at least 2-3 years
  of accounting experience in international environment
• Very good written and spoken English is a must
• High Integrity team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to work well with others and promote positive working relationships across the organization
• Pro-active, mature and able to work with respect to the deadlines
• Advanced MS Office skills; Knowledge of SAP system will be a strong asset

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid work model, flexible working hours
• Free access to player.pl and MAX
• Benefit package: private medical health care, life insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria including sport card, social funds, retirement pension plans, recognition platform, employee referral program
• Work-life balance initiatives: wellbeing platform, yoga, educational webinars, Employee Assistance Program, internal media initiatives
• Training & development: sharing the cost of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Bridge learning platform, sharing sessions with experts
• CSR activities: volunteering, eco & social initiatives
• Casual dress code
• Parking space available for booking

#LI-Hybrid
Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.
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 www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ 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 the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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.
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