Description
At OSN we believe that every good story is a unifying tool with the power to heal, connect, and inspire everyone regardless of age, gender, language, or nationality. For over 2 decades we have been in the business of showcasing these incredible stories from around the world, curated for our viewers here in MENA. We intend, through our services, our innovation, and our commitment to superior content, to bring the most powerful experiences to every screen.
OSN is the MENA regions leading entertainment company for premium content services serving 26 countries. Our subscribers across both OSN+ (streaming) and OSN channels enjoy curated series, films, and documentaries across genres and languages focusing on Western, Arabic, Turkish, and more. Our purpose is and always will be to elevate the boundaries of great content in MENA, and thats why our people are the most vital part of our success. We believe that having the right team is how we can be successful at everything we do now and in the future.
Job Purpose
This role is part of a team of accountants and will be responsible for maintaining and improving the integrity and quality of the financial information and processes through month-end activities and key project work. The role requires a specialist in accounting who has practical experience working with ERP.
Key Accountabilities
Planning & Organisation
- Responsible for all month-end activities including month end journal entries, balance sheet and profit & loss account scrutiny, variance analysis and reporting of accurate financial information for assigned cost centres within Group deadlines.
- Assist in preparation of monthly Shareholder pack in line with the reporting timelines.
- Provide analysis and insight into assigned cost centre/business units performance within reporting timelines.
- Review of regional monthly Income Statements for assigned regions.
- Produce monthly SOFP reconciliations [accruals, prepayments etc.] for the assigned financial areas of responsibilities.
- Following up on action points/additional entries to be processed following the monthly IS review and ensuring they are processed within the timeline specified by the Finance Supervisors or Consolidation manager.
- Develop the key reporting formats with the business owners and commercial finance teams & meet with the business monthly to discuss cost centre performance.
- Ensure that the financial control environment & processes within your area of responsibility are constantly reviewed and improvements implemented across the Group, along with providing suggestions on improving processes.
- Any other ad hoc tasks that might be assigned from time to time.
Financial Excellence (budgets, revenue/profit and costs)
- Work with the Operational Finance Team on financial reporting system integrity of posting, reconciliations and month end files.
- Review and approval of expense requests for allocated cost centres.
Customer Excellence (internal/external customer engagement and relationship management)
- Maintain and manage close relationships with assigned Business Units to ensure financial information is captured accurately and efficiently.
- Work on an ad hoc basis with the Commercial Finance Team to deliver added value financial information to the budget process and business cases
- Support the internal and external audit process.
People Excellence (internal/external customer engagement and relationship management)
- To create an environment which is a great place to work for you and your colleagues through your dedication, enthusiasm, sharing of knowledge, honesty and desire to support others.
- To display excellent standards in all you do and inspire others to do the same, and that you operate within legislative/regulatory and company policies and procedures.
- To display confidence, self-belief and openness to new ideas, adapting and embracing challenges and opportunities with a determination to excel.
- Continuously develop own skills by attending all required training courses and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of products, services, systems and work processes.
Qualifications, experience, skills, and competencies
Education requirement:
- Qualified CMA, CIMA, CA, ACCA, CPA is preferable.
Experience required:
- Practical experience with ERP system (Preferably MS Dynamics 365) is a must. Candidates will be asked to perform an ERP Fundamentals Assessment Test
- Experience of accounting under IFRS
- Experience of working in a multicurrency transactions environment
- Experience of accounting for and reconciling intercompany transaction
- Strong accounting experience across all areas of finances e.g. Audit, financial accounting and financial reporting.
- Experience of working in the TV / media company or in another subscriber type-based industry is preferable.
Knowledge & Skills requirement:
- Proficient in advanced excel skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of staff and management.
Competencies:
- Pro-active self-starter, used to delivering to tight timelines and ability to work under pressure.
- A personable and fun team player.
