WBDJ - Senior Accountant

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 bringing our characters to life, the bringing them to your living rooms and the 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...

This role is responsible to support daily, monthly and yearly accounting operations of Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo (The Making of Harry Potter). This role is also responsible to support the delivery across WBD – Studio / Network of all statutory, audit, outsourced accounting and compliance matters for Warner Bros. Japan LLC, Warner Bros. Studio Japan LLC, Turner Japan KK and WB APAC.

Your Role Accountabilities...

General Accounting

• Period Close Deliverables and Reporting including daily revenue reconciliations for ticketing, retails and others for Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo.
• Close calendar / Monthly P&L and Balance Sheet review and provision of variance analysis for month end results
• Support in timely completion of month end deliverables relating to divisional responsibilities
• Coordination of treasury related functions for the above entities
• Liaise with US-based treasury team and provision of information in response to requests
• Regular review and management of cash balances and accounts / facilities. This includes responsible for IC reconciliations and funds settlement
• Provide support to maintain effective internal control environment ensuring controls are compliant with various territory requirements and WBD SOX policy
• Support Sr. Manager 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 partners
• Support Sr. Manager and perform ad hoc analysis for APAC Studio / Network leadership and APAC CFO / Finance teams as well as working with different departments and handle queries within the organization
• Handling System report issues in co-ordination with technical team and highlight system issue to management
• Accurately handling reporting requests / questions received from various stakeholders
• Coordinate with other team members to reconcile identified variance, adjustments to be made
• Assist in various global / department initiatives, such as system migration and Account Reconciliation Harmonization
• Work closely with P2P / OTC and provide support as needed

Statutory Reporting

Areas of Accountability ]

Qualifications and Experiences...

Essential :

Desirable :

Competency assessment ]

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 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.