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This role is responsible to support the delivery across WBD – Studio/Network of all statutory, audit, outsourced accounting and compliance matters for Network Japan.

Accounting and closing

Manage statutory and managerial accounting and reporting according to USGAAP/JGAAP and WBD policyPeriod close and reporting for various stakeholders with accuracy and timelinessPerform balance sheet reconciliation and P&L reviewReview IC transactions arrangement and perform IC reconciliationManage fixed assets and contents asset ledgerCo-work with P&C and external payroll service provider for payroll calculationCo-work with local P&C and external payroll service provider for payroll calculationCo-work with global and external tax team for tax filing, tax optimization and tax auditPrepare quarterly footnote disclosures and othersProactively manage external/internal audit

Treasury

Coordination of treasury related functions for Network JapanLiaise with US-based treasury team and provision of information upon requestManage cash balances and accounts including IC funds settlement

Internal control

Support Sr. Manager to ensure controls are compliant with territory requirements and WBD SOX policy

Stakeholders support

Support Sr. Manager to perform ad hoc analysis and answer questions for various stakeholders such as APAC Studio/ Network leadership, APAC CFO/Finance teams and DC department membersSupport the strategy on an annual basis to deliver all statutory requirements by various timelinesWork closely with external accounting service provider and support as neededSupport other team members including JV partners to solve their finance related issuesCo-work with IT technical team to handle system report issues and escalate critical system issues to managementCoordinate with other team members to reconcile identified variance, adjustments to be madeCo-work with local P&C and external payroll service provider for payroll calculationCo-work with global and external tax team for tax filing, tax optimization and tax auditPrepare quarterly footnote disclosures and othersProactively manage external/internal audit

Treasury

Coordination of treasury related functions for Network JapanLiaise with US-based treasury team and provision of information upon requestManage cash balances and accounts including IC funds settlement

Internal control

Support Sr. Manager to ensure controls are compliant with territory requirements and WBD SOX policy

Stakeholders support

Support Sr. Manager to perform ad hoc analysis and answer questions for various stakeholders such as APAC Studio/ Network leadership, APAC CFO/Finance teams and DC department membersSupport the strategy on an annual basis to deliver all statutory requirements by various timelinesWork closely with external accounting service provider and support as neededSupport other team members including JV partners to solve their finance related issuesCo-work with IT technical team to handle system report issues and escalate critical system issues to managementCoordinate with other team members to reconcile identified variance, adjustments to be madeSupport various global/ department initiatives’ projects, such as system migration and new reporting

Process optimization and problem-solving

Continuously improve accounting operation, reporting process and balance reconciliation processOrganizedly solve finance related issues to meet various stakeholders needsEducate other team members for accurate, efficient and timely data provision

Support Japan statutory reporting and complianceRegular interaction with offshore accounting groups in a matrixed organization

Essential:

CPA preferred or working towards to accounting qualificationStrong technical experience including experience of month end management accounting for revenue and costUS GAAP reporting and SOX experienceExperience of multi-site and multi-currency reportingMinimum -5-7 years of experience in accountingHigh level interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbalProficient to fluent in English

Desirable:

Familiar with finance applications/information systems e.g. SAP, Peoplesoft, OracleFamiliar with working with outsourced financial functions and outsource service providers

Attention to detailTime management by planning ahead and prioritizationStrong analytical and strategic thinking supported by high level technical accounting skillsAbility to handle multiple tasksProactivity – display strong initiative and ability to identify and rectify issuesAbility to communicate effectively with all levels of personnelAble to work flexible hours, including possible overtime, when necessaryAble to organize and schedule work effectivelyService-oriented mindsetAbility to work well both independently and as part of a teamQuickly adaptable to change

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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