Perform various program accounting duties including setting up assets in SAP based on signed agreements
Review cost allocation and ensure all expense profiles and invoicing plans have been set up correctly in SAP
Timely processing of projects in SAP to ensure payments can be made within contractual terms to vendors
Recording journal entries to keep appropriate balances of the content assets and liabilities on the books
Track and account for News production costs
Respond to various queries including investigation of invoices and contractual arrangements reflected in SAP
Support the internal/external audit process by submitting necessary requests
Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations for content assets and liabilities and investigate any anomalies
Set up and maintain content projects and budgets for content contracts in SAP as needed
Demonstrate and maintain high standards of accountability to deliver superior quality financial information in a timely manner to Senior Accountant/Manager
Continuous improvement and development of processes, controls and reporting
Support development of systems, tools, and processes to facilitate efficient and accurate analysis
Ensure SOX compliance and appropriate administration and documentation for the Global Content Accounting function

Bachelor’s degree or CA Inter, CMA or master’s degree in accounting
2+ years accounting experience, ideally within a large multinational corporation
Basic understanding of financial accounting principles of US GAAP/IFRS
Previous experience in accounting for Fixed Assets will be a plus
Candidate needs to be fluent in English as all the work will be performed in this language
Good communication and interpersonal skills particularly with non-Finance personnel
Proven ability to build confidence and trust with team members and external business partners
Ability to work across multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines
Team player with a strong interest in Television/Media sector will be an asset
Motivated by a challenging, high-energy environment
Experience working with Excel (intermediate/advanced)
Good understanding of a range of financial systems, preferred SAP

Senior Associate, Content Accounting

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