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Senior RTR Accounting Manager, EMEA Networks
Senior RTR Accounting Manager, EMEA Networks-March 2024
Warsaw
Mar 17, 2025
ABOUT WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY
Warner Bros. Discovery is a premier, global entertainment company focused on offering the most dynamic media & streaming experience in the world.
10,000+ employees
Technology, Engineering
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About Senior RTR Accounting Manager, EMEA Networks

  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.

  Every great story has a new beginning. We're excited to announce that Discovery and WarnerMedia have combined to become Warner Bros. Discovery. WBD is a premier global media and entertainment company offering audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, sports, news, streaming and gaming. We’re home to the world’s best storytellers, creating world-class products for consumers. From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers and beyond, join us as we step into the next chapter.

  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, EMEA Networks stream. This role ensures accurate reporting of financial information to key stakeholders in accordance with US GAAP. Key aspects of this role are related to managing the operational activities, with reconciliation and analysis, some transactions processing, by applying SOX controls in fulfilling daily and periodic quality requirements. Results of the teamwork must result in accurate and timely month end close and financial information for key stakeholders within the Organization. Reporting into RTR Director, managing team of several accountants, 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…

  Managing the team of several Accountants/Senior Accountants to provide quality services to the Organization and providing hands-on support during the day-to-day activities of the respective team to ensure effective decision making, including career development

  Proactively leading and/or performing the period-end closing and operational activities in accordance with US GAAP/WBD Policies and SOX standards

  Performing periodic Account Reconciliations ensuring completeness and quality of Balance Sheet for selected EMEA entities and group of accounts e.g. Accruals, Prepayments, Payroll

  Support continuous improvement, process changes and leading practices to have an efficient and effective process

  Escalate and/or resolve issues as appropriate

  Assisting with internal and external financial and compliance Audits, including SOX

  Ad hoc analysis of various types of financial information as requested by the Director.

  Assessment on the accounting treatment for complex transactions

  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…

  Master’s degree in accounting or finance and at least 6-10 years of accounting experience in international environment (preferably in RTR / GL / Accounting Team)

  BIG4 experience as well as knowledge of media / entertainment industry are considered advantageous

  Understanding of IFRS and/or US GAAP as well as practical end-to-end understanding of reporting impact of accounted transactions is a must

  Very good written and spoken English is a must

  Experience in team management

  Proficient and experienced in MS Office applications, Excel in particular is a must

  Experience with enterprise information systems, (SAP) a strong plus and preferred.

  Results oriented, strong attention to details, accuracy, timeliness, ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks as well as strong organizational skills is a must

  Problem-solving attitude, issue flagging, as well as presentation skills of prepared analysis and its implications. Ability to frame issues and articulate findings

  Proven ability to assess new challenges, identify areas for improvements, articulate action plans to management and follow through to implementation

  Motivated by challenging, high-energy, flexible environment. Ability to work under conditions of pressure and adjust to urgent and changing situations

  High Integrity team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to work well with others and promote positive working relationships across the organization

  ACCA, CIMA or PIBR completed qualification is considered as a strong advantage

  What's in it for you?

  Contract of employment

  Hybrid work model, f lexible working hours

  Free access to player.pl and HBO 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, massages, 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, periodic movie shows in the office cinema room

  CSR activities: volunteering, eco & social initiatives

  Casual dress code

  Parking space available for booking

  #LI-Hybrid

  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].

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