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About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our EMEA Controllership team on a fixed term contract until October 2027. This role will assist with the close accounting processes & deliverables for the Media segment, review and assist the extended media team with day-to-day work, projects, and drive efficiencies. You’ll join a team grounded in our Disney values — acting with Integrity, Inclusion, Creativity, Collaboration, and community care.

Responsibilities

Work closely with local, EMEA, US, and Mumbai teams as the key accounting contact.
Review general work and support team members in the extended Mumbai team.
Oversee general accounting processes, including revenue accruals, deferred income, and pre-payments for the Media segment.
Monitor and assist the Mumbai team in resolving aged and incorrectly withheld balances with stakeholders such as Tax, Collections, and Finance.
Ensure compliance with programming accounting policies for EMEA internally developed content, third-party acquisitions, pre-buys, co-productions, US content, Studio content, contributions, interstitials, development & pilot, and content produced for third parties.
Ensure quarterly close activities are completed accurately and timely by facilitating issue resolution and assisting wider team members.
Perform initial review of reporting packages and financial reports, such as income statements, balance sheet flux schedules, and impairments, ensuring timely completion and follow-up on issues and variances.
Liaise with external auditors on a quarterly basis, including attending audit calls.
Undertake various projects to drive efficiencies within the team and cross-company.
Identify and drive areas of improvement within current processes to maintain a high standard of service more efficiently.
Ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley & Disney Minimum Control Standards, e.g., journal log.
Support management and the wider finance team on ad-hoc duties.

Requirements

A Qualified Senior Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualified experience.
Background and knowledge of film & TV programming accounting preferred.
Advanced Excel skills and SAP experience.
European language skills are highly coveted.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to analyze information critically and ask questions.
Adaptability and ability to manage tight deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.

Skills

Advanced Excel
SAP
Accounting
Financial Reporting
Auditing
Project Management
Process Improvement
Sarbanes Oxley Compliance
Disney Minimum Control Standards

Location

London, United Kingdom

Work Type

Fixed term contract
Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior
3 years post-qualified experience

Education Level

CIMA
ACCA
ACA

Benefits

25 days annual leave
Private medical insurance & dental care
Free Park Entry
Disney Discounts
Excellent parental and guardian leave
Employee Resource Groups (WOMEN @ Disney, Disney Mosaic, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, TRUST)

About the Company

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Equal Opportunity

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.