Senior RTR Accountant, Studios (Fixed term contract)

The RTR Senior Accountant, EMEA Studios is a member of the EMEA Studios Accounting Controllership team, reporting to the RTR Accounting Manager. The team is responsible for monthly and quarterly US GAAP reporting, the preparation of statutory financial statements under numerous GAAPs, review of account reconciliations and support for global financial reporting processes. Day-to-day work includes ensuring compliance during audits and with SEC and SOX guidelines, in close cooperation with other stakeholders including the tax team, GBS and external vendors.

• Proactively perform assigned tasks and processes within the accounting area, applying US GAAP, including management accounts and forecasting.
• Oversee the accounting close process together with outsource providers, providing guidance to the BPO team and supporting troubleshooting and problem solving during month-end close.
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and the applicable internal control environment.
• Prepare periodic management reports, balance sheet flux and SEC schedules, reconciliations and applicable regular analyses and metrics, as well as ad hoc reporting.
• Cooperate with the Studios EMEA BPO offshore team in India to identify process improvements and standardisation opportunities that increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Resolve intercompany discrepancies within the group.
• Oversee the outsource provider to ensure the timely completion and accuracy of account reconciliations and balance sheet accuracy.

• Graduate in finance or accounting.
• Proven experience in an accounting role in the general ledger (GL) area.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Prior work experience in a large international company.
• Strong technical skills, including a deep understanding of ERP systems and MS Office applications, with Excel in particular being a must.
• Very good written and spoken English.
• Detail-oriented, with a strong desire to meet deadlines and other relevant performance metrics.

• Understanding of US GAAP.
• Experience with SAP ERP systems.

• Hybrid work model combining remote and in-office work, with three days per week in the office.
• The hybrid working arrangement follows current company policy and is to be agreed with the line manager; the company reserves the right to change the working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice.

• Employment contract.
• Benefits package including private medical care, life and accident insurance, the MyBenefit cafeteria platform, co-financing for a sports card, a social fund and pension plans.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Free access to HBO Max and employee discount programs.
• Work-life balance initiatives including mindfulness sessions, massages, yoga, educational webinars and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee-organised film screenings in the office cinema and regular employee events.
• Training and development through a training platform, a language learning platform, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and online sessions with industry experts.
• Opportunities to get involved in social impact initiatives, volunteering activities, employee communities and sports clubs.
• Discounted meals at the office.
• Access to parking spaces.