Assistant Manager, Accounting

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Assistant Manager – Accounting, Controllership

The Assistant Manager will be a key accounting member in the APAC Network and DTC Controllership Accounting Team and should plan, execute, and coordinate Accounting Functions, as well as any relevant operational accounting requirements based on local statutory requirements of multiple legal entities of Warner Bros. Discovery Networks and DTC Businesses within APAC countries. The role will be based in Hyderabad, India and will report to the Senior Manager based in Hyderabad.

The Assistant Manager will support the Controllership Accounting function across multiple legal entities in Taiwan, China, and the Philippines . This role is responsible for managing end-to-end accounting, statutory compliance, financial reporting, and audit coordination in accordance with IFRS .

The role will work closely with the Record-to-Report (RTR) , Revenue , Accounts Payable , Accounts Receivable , and Tax teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in line with both local statutory and corporate accounting policies .

The Assistant Manager will also coordinate external audits and contribute to process improvement initiatives across the region.

Financial Accounting & Reporting

Support the monthly and quarterly financial close process under US GAAP and reconcile to local GAAP.

Perform balance sheet flux analyses , and maintain SOX / internal control compliance .

Prepare or review local statutory financial statements in accordance with each jurisdiction’s requirements.

Partner with Record-to-Report (RTR) and Revenue teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

Audit & Compliance Management

Lead and coordinate statutory audits for entities in Taiwan, China, and the Philippines.

Prepare and manage audit schedules, respond to queries, and ensure timely audit closure.

Collaborate with Tax and Treasury teams on transfer pricing and tax audits .

Process Improvement & Systems

Identify opportunities to enhance process efficiency , automation, and standardization across entities with are arising from audit outcome or self-analysis.

Participate in or support system upgrades and transformation projects (e.g., SAP S / 4HANA, Blackline ).

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with global and regional finance teams, auditors, and business stakeholders.

Handle accounting and audit-related queries promptly and professionally.

Provide accounting guidance and control support to shared service and local teams.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field .

CPA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent qualification preferred.

Minimum 5–8 years of accounting and controllership experience , ideally in a multinational environment .

Strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP

Hands-on experience with statutory audits and financial statement preparation

Proficient in SAP (or similar ERP systems) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Excellent written and spoken English.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to work across multiple time zones and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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