Warner Bros. International Television Production AustraliaWarner Bros. International Television Production Australia is one of Australia's largest and most exciting production companies, producing award-winning television for audiences both here in Australia and around the world. Warner Bros Production Australia has secured a reputation as a trusted production partner and a passionate producer of outstanding Australian television. It remains committed to telling great stories, developing exciting formats and creating and producing content that will engage audiences worldwide.Primary Purpose of Position:The Finance Manager, Production Accounting is the link between Head Office Finance and Production and has responsibility for overseeing production finance activities and cost reporting. They work closely with production accountants and with the Director of Finance, Head of Production, and other key Production stakeholders to ensure financial reporting of production costs is timely and accurate. The Finance Manager, Production Accounting provides support and training to the production finance team and ensures all Head Office processes and policies are followed.Position Responsibilities:Production system oversight:Just Produce super user and first point of contact for all Just Produce issues.Provide staff training to Just Produce users.Update training materials.Oversee database and ensure accuracy of data.Coordinating Just Produce UAT.Oversee Just Produce purchase orders.Payroll:Manage payroll for Overhead contractors.Assist production accountants with payroll queries.Ensure payroll deadlines are met across all productions.Overview of fringes across all productions to ensure accuracy.Liaise with HR and TPH to ensure payroll rates comply with awards, TIL policies etc.Ensure payroll systems are correctly set up with TPH.Thorough knowledge of WB TIL Policy, BREA Awards and staff contract rates and breakdowns.Production Support & Reporting:Support Director of Finance with Just Produce to SAP reconciliations and cost report queries.Oversight of production cost reports process and ensuring accurate reporting.Prepare monthly summary reports of production overages/underages and provide updates to Head of Production, Production Executives and Director of Finance on any finance-related issues.Assist Production Executive and Production Supervisors with any production accounting queries and cost analysis.Ensure regular and timely communication with key stakeholders.Oversight of production accounting month-end close and cost report checks.Oversee production recharges to networks and staff recharges across all productions including unscripted and scripted.Attend initial cost report meetings on all shows and set up productions in Just Produce.Assist Production Executive and Production Supervisors with network cost reporting.Oversee wrap up of production from finance perspective including cost reports, invoicing and clearing.Cost reporting as required.Accounts Payable, Petty Cash, Credit Cards and Expenses:Ensure credit card reconciliations are completed and processed in a timely manner.Oversee petty cash processing in Just Produce.Oversee accounts payable and staff expense reimbursements.General:Assist with preparation and submission of PDV and producer offset rebate applications.Assist on any requests relating to audit work across productions and head office.Support Director of Finance with recruitment of production accountants/assistants.Manage production accounting workflow and ensure accounting bible policies are implemented/followed.Manage cash open items and ensure uncleared items are resolved promptly.Assist across all productions as required.Leadership:Provide regular, timely and clear feedback to all production finance team members.Lead, mentor, coach and develop all Production Accountants and Account Assistants.Foster a positive and high achieving culture that embraces continual change.Create a workplace environment that encourages problem solving, process improvement and stretch goals.Work closely with Director of Finance and HR to proactively recruit, retain and develop team engagement to achieve the business goals and Network requirements.Ensure that all staff members are well motivated, engaged and developed.Work Experience/Qualifications:Several years' experience in production accounting across scripted and non-scripted productions.Knowledge of relevant awards for both scripted and non-scripted productions.Experience having worked as part of a wider corporate finance team.Knowledge/Skills:Natural drive, eagerness and initiative to find answers to resolve problems or troubleshoot issues.Understanding of the overall finance function from production accounting through to company accounts.Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy under pressure.A strong team player who contributes to an environment that embraces constant change and innovation.Excellent time management skills with the ability to juggle several production/show responsibilities.Ability to adhere to strict deadlines and manage multiple tasks.Excellent communication skills to build and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of non-finance stakeholders.Advanced Excel skills.Must have strong analytical, problem-solving and judgment skills.Demonstrable achievements in process improvements.Strong leadership and people management skills.Important note: This job description serves as a guide to the scope and range of activities that may be required of the incumbent and may change at any time according to the needs and priorities of Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia.
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