US Content Accounting Associate Job in Hyderabad at Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery is hiring for the role of US Content Accounting Associate!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• 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,
• Tracking and accounting for production costs
• Responding to vendor queries which would include investigation of invoices and contractual arrangements reflected in SAP,
• Supporting the internal/external audit process by submitting necessary requests
• Ad hoc assignments as required by management
• Set up and maintain content projects and budgets for content contracts in SAP, as needed
• Settlement of the production costs to P&L
• Demonstrate and maintain high standards of accountability to deliver superior quality financial information on timely basis to Senior Global Accounting Manager
• Continuous improvement and development of processes, controls and reporting
• Support development of systems, tools, and processes to facilitate efficient and accurate analysis
• Thorough documentation of controls and processes

Requirements:

• 1-3 years accounting experience, ideally within a large multinational corporation
• Basic understanding of financial accounting principles of US GAAP/IFRS
• Previous experience in accounting for Fixed Assets will be a plus
• Candidate needs 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 with an accounting/finance focus
• Can-do attitude