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　　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.

　　This role is responsible for delivery across WBD of all statutory, audit, outsourced accounting and compliance matters for Singapore, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, India, China and Hong Kong. The role oversees a team of 2 as well as outsourced accounting providers across Asia.

　　This role will directly support Singapore, Thailand, India, China and Hong Kong. One team member oversees Philippines and the other member is responsible for Taiwan/ Malaysia.

　　General Accounting

　　Period close deliverables and reportingClose calendar/Monthly P&L review and analysis review and provision of variance analysis for month-end resultsTimely completion of month-end deliverables relating to divisional responsibilitiesCoordination of all Singapore, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, India, China and Hong Kong based treasury related functionsLiaise with US-based treasury team and provision of information in response to requestsRegular review and management of cash balances and accounts/facilities. This includes responsibility for IC reconciliations and funds settlementMaintain effective internal control environment ensuring controls are compliant with various territory requirements and WBD SOX policyResponsible and oversee accuracy of balance sheet reporting activity including review of balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly balance sheet footnote disclosures; conduct periodic balance sheet review updates with Finance partnersPerform ad hoc analysis for APAC Studio leadership and APAC CFO/Finance teams as well as work with different departments and handle queries within the organizationHandling System report issues in coordination with technical teamAssisting in improving existing internal controls and procedures to be in line with Corporate Accounting PoliciesAccurately handling reporting requests/questions received from various stakeholdersCoordinate with other team members to reconcile identified variance and adjustments to be madeAssist in various global/ department initiatives, such as system migration and Account Reconciliation Harmonization

　　Statutory Reporting

　　Lead Statutory reporting across Singapore, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, India, China and Hong KongSupporting E&Y on preparation and drafting of statutory accounts for all local reporting entitiesCoordinator and principal point of contact for external auditorsDevelop and execute strategy on an annual basis to deliver all statutory requirements by various country timelines, utilizing a combination of internal and outsourced accounting resourcesProactively manage internal audits and external filing process through on-going engagement and communication with multiple company officeholders, including the region CFO, heads of legal, general managers, etc.Manage the annual statutory Financial Statement audits with PwC for various WBD legal entities, ensuring compliance with local GAAPCoordinate between auditors (PwC), Controllership and local outsourced accounting firms to maintain a calendar of deliverables and deadlines for WBD subsidiaries' local statutory reporting requirementsReview local intercompany invoices and service fee allocations for Global teamsEnsure all reporting is accurate and timely and in line with company policies, best practices, and US/local GAAP

　　Areas of Accountability

　　SME for Singapore, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, India, China and Hong Kong statutory reporting and complianceRegular interaction with offshore accounting groups in a matrixed organization

　　Essential:

　　Fully qualified Accountant - CPA/MBAStrong technical experience including experience in month-end management accounting for revenue and costUS GAAP reporting and SOX experienceExperience of multi-site and multi-currency reportingMinimum 5-10 years of experience in accountingHigh-level interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbalFluent in English and Mandarin

　　Desirable:

　　Experience in leading teams through significant periods of change as well as steady stateExperience in integrated finance applications/information systems (e.g. SAP, Peoplesoft, Oracle)Experience with direct and indirect tax complianceExperience working with outsourced financial functions

　　Competency Assessment

　　Attention to detail, but also able to take a strategic view of data and highlight salient facts for discussionThe ability to plan and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines as well as effective time management of workflow to meet accounting deadlineStrong analytical, strategic thinking and technical accounting skillsAbility to handle multiple tasks with changing priorities, communicating changes in scope and schedule to all parties concernedAble to work under pressure/time constraintsProactivity - display strong initiative and ability to identify and rectify issues. Propose solution rather than come with problemAbility to build relationships at all levels of the businessAbility to communicate effectively and tactfully with all levels of personnelAble to work flexible hours, including possible overtime, when necessaryAble to organize and schedule work effectivelyService-orientedAbility to work well both independently and as part of a team

　　Additional Information

　　Travel to local teams on ad hoc basis. Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time

　　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, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

　　If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].