Job Description
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.
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.
Job Purpose
This contract position will assist in the delivery across WarnerMedia International for the Statutory (including tax), audit, and compliance matters. The role provides critical business support to the Finance team for management and financial reporting and partners closely with the global statutory reporting COE and WarnerMedia tax teams for all areas related to the statutory reporting and audit cycle.
Job Responsibilities
• Develop and execute strategy on an annual basis to deliver all compliance requirements by various country timelines across Asia, utilizing a combination of internal and outsourced accounting resources
• Proactively manage statutory filing process through on-going engagement and communication with multiple company officeholders, including the region CFO, heads of legal, general managers etc.; present financial statement reviews with senior leaders to obtain financial statement sign-off and ensure timely filing of obligations with appropriate country authorities
• Assist with the annual statutory Financial Statement audits with PwC across multiple APAC geographies for various WarnerMedia legal entities, ensuring compliance with local GAAP
• Coordinate between auditors (PwC), in-house accounting hubs and local outsourced accounting firms to maintain a calendar of deliverables and deadlines for WarnerMedia APAC subsidiaries’ local statutory and tax reporting requirements.
• Manage Ernst & Young relationship for the preparation of annual statutory reporting, including footnote disclosures and various tax engagements
• Assist with the preparation and review of indirect tax (GST/VAT) submissions and any other local tax submissions (WHT, national statistics filings).
• Partner with local accounting partner (Ernst & Young) for the preparation and review of the annual Corporate Income Tax Return and any other annual tax requirements, ensuring all compliance deadlines are met.
• Develop and promote relevant processes, systems and controls to ensure the integrity of financial records and that financial control is maintained and developed across WarnerMedia APAC.
• Ensure all reporting is accurate and timely, and in line with company policies, best practices and US/local GAAP.
• Maintain effective internal control environment ensuring controls are documented and compliant with various territory requirements and WarnerMedia SOX policy.
• Perform ad hoc analysis for GBS leadership, EMEA & APAC CFO/Finance teams, Head of Legal (International) and WarnerMedia tax departments
Essential
Qualifications & Experience:
• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant –with minimum 3 years of post qualification experience
• Strong technical experience including experience of month end management accounting for revenue and cost
• Strong executive presence to due to interaction with senior business leaders and professional partners
• US GAAP reporting and SOX experience
• Experience of multi-site and multi-currency reporting
• Experience navigating a matrixed organization
• Experience liaising with outsourced bookkeeping providers
• Strong written reporting skills and experience
Desirable
• Media background
• Experience working with a US based company
• Experience with direct and indirect tax compliance
• Experience working with outsourced financial functions
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.
The Legal Bits…
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, ****** orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com
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.
Job Purpose
This contract position will assist in the delivery across WarnerMedia International for the Statutory (including tax), audit, and compliance matters. The role provides critical business support to the Finance team for management and financial reporting and partners closely with the global statutory reporting COE and WarnerMedia tax teams for all areas related to the statutory reporting and audit cycle.
Job Responsibilities
• Develop and execute strategy on an annual basis to deliver all compliance requirements by various country timelines across Asia, utilizing a combination of internal and outsourced accounting resources
• Proactively manage statutory filing process through on-going engagement and communication with multiple company officeholders, including the region CFO, heads of legal, general managers etc.; present financial statement reviews with senior leaders to obtain financial statement sign-off and ensure timely filing of obligations with appropriate country authorities
• Assist with the annual statutory Financial Statement audits with PwC across multiple APAC geographies for various WarnerMedia legal entities, ensuring compliance with local GAAP
• Coordinate between auditors (PwC), in-house accounting hubs and local outsourced accounting firms to maintain a calendar of deliverables and deadlines for WarnerMedia APAC subsidiaries’ local statutory and tax reporting requirements.
• Manage Ernst & Young relationship for the preparation of annual statutory reporting, including footnote disclosures and various tax engagements
• Assist with the preparation and review of indirect tax (GST/VAT) submissions and any other local tax submissions (WHT, national statistics filings).
• Partner with local accounting partner (Ernst & Young) for the preparation and review of the annual Corporate Income Tax Return and any other annual tax requirements, ensuring all compliance deadlines are met.
• Develop and promote relevant processes, systems and controls to ensure the integrity of financial records and that financial control is maintained and developed across WarnerMedia APAC.
• Ensure all reporting is accurate and timely, and in line with company policies, best practices and US/local GAAP.
• Maintain effective internal control environment ensuring controls are documented and compliant with various territory requirements and WarnerMedia SOX policy.
• Perform ad hoc analysis for GBS leadership, EMEA & APAC CFO/Finance teams, Head of Legal (International) and WarnerMedia tax departments
Essential
Qualifications & Experience:
• Fully qualified Chartered Accountant –with minimum 3 years of post qualification experience
• Strong technical experience including experience of month end management accounting for revenue and cost
• Strong executive presence to due to interaction with senior business leaders and professional partners
• US GAAP reporting and SOX experience
• Experience of multi-site and multi-currency reporting
• Experience navigating a matrixed organization
• Experience liaising with outsourced bookkeeping providers
• Strong written reporting skills and experience
Desirable
• Media background
• Experience working with a US based company
• Experience with direct and indirect tax compliance
• Experience working with outsourced financial functions
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.
The Legal Bits…
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, ****** orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Hyderabad offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
