Senior Revenue Accountant, EMEA Networks (maternity cover)

Warner Bros. Discovery; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work 3 days in office

Private medical care

Life and accident insurance

Pension plans

Employee Referral Program

HBO Max access

Employee learning platform

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery in Warsaw is looking for a Revenue Accountant to support the EMEA Networks business. You will ensure accurate revenue recognition, maintain IFRS/US GAAP compliance and drive continuous improvements in financial controllership.

This hybrid role (3 days in the office) is a fixed-term maternity cover with a comprehensive benefits package including private medical care, life and accident insurance, pension plans and a learning platform.

Qualifications

• Experience with revenue recognition in an international environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP.
• Experience using SAP preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• High integrity with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Analyse contracts and guidance to determine proper revenue recognition.
• Prepare monthly revenue accruals and GL entries.
• Assist in audits (SOX) and internal controls updates.
• Prepare management reports and sector analytics.
• Lead cross-department meetings and track actions.
• Support ad hoc projects and process improvements.

Skills

Revenue recognition

IFRS/US GAAP

SAP

English

Collaboration

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

Your New Role

Join the Warner Bros. Discovery Revenue Accounting team as a key contributor supporting the EMEA Networks business. Reporting to the Senior Revenue Accounting Manager, you will help ensure accurate revenue recognition, maintain compliance with IFRS and US GAAP, and contribute to process improvements that strengthen financial controllership across the region.

If you are looking to further develop your expertise in revenue accounting within a global media and entertainment organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We offer…

• Employment contract – fixed term (maternity cover)
• Hybrid work (3 days in the office)
• Benefits package: private medical care, life and accident insurance, the MyBenefit cafeteria platform, co-financing for a sports card, social fund, pension plans, Employee Referral Program
• Free access to HBO Max and employee discount programs
• Work-life balance initiatives: mindfulness sessions, massages, yoga, educational webinars, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee-organized film screenings in the office cinema and regular employee events
• Training and development: training platform, 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

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Analyse contracts and provide guidance to determine proper revenue recognition in line with regulations and company policies.
• Prepare monthly revenue accrual calculations, entries to the general ledger and balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Propose improvements and automation of daily/monthly standard tasks in revenue accounting processes and workflows.
• Assist in internal and external audit work (SOX testing, maintenance and updating of internal controls, Financial Compliance processes).
• Prepare periodical management reports, BS Flux and SEC schedules including applicable regular revenue-related analyses and metrics as well as ad hoc reporting.
• Initiate cross-department meetings, prepare agendas, document and track action items. Escalate issues as appropriate.
• Perform special or routine projects, generate ad hoc analysis or duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience…

• Demonstrable accounting experience in an international environment with exposure to revenue recognition; BIG4 experience is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and/or US GAAP, with a focus on revenue recognition standards.
• Experience using enterprise information systems, with SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Very good written and spoken English.
• High integrity and a collaborative approach, with the ability to build effective working relationships across a global organisation and adapt within a fast-paced environment.

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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 a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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 with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.