Accounting Assistant, Studios, IMG

Who We Are:

IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

This position is open to , in line with Saudization requirements. Applications from non-Saudi candidates will not be considered.

Working Conditions:

Perm, Saudi Pro League, PMRR+2VM, Al Mursalat , Riyadh 12461, KSA.

Sunday-Thursday

What You'll Do:

To provide Accounting assistance to the Production Team - dealing with all matters that arise during the course of the Production and to provide regular Final Cost and projection information to Production Executive and Head of Production.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Providing Accounting support to the Production Team – including the following:

• Ensuring that Vendor Invoices are properly coded and authorised for payment

• Liaising with Accounts Payable on all Payables issues – dealing with Vendor enquiries

• Managing and reconciling the Production Pre-Paid Cards and ensuring that proper controls are maintained over these expenses.

• Managing and reconciling expenditure incurred on Production Credit Cards

• Dealing with T&E expenses for all relevant staff using the Concur system

• Assisting the Production Managers with monthly Actual Cost Reporting against Budget and analysing and explaining Budget v Actual variances

• Proactive analysis of Production spend and revenue and reporting potential under/overspends

• Dealing with any other ad hoc production related finance matters as required

• Liaising with accounting staff in other departments on all of the above

This is a “Sleeves Up” role for someone who enjoys getting fully involved in a Role and working as part of a busy Team.

Unusual Challenges or Circumstances   e.g. shift(s)/ unsocial hours/ travel etc

• Must be flexible and adaptable and prepared to work as part of a Team and occasionally, irregular hours

Key Results Areas

• Up-to-date Cost Trackers

• Understanding of Client’s Project spend

• Timely reconciliation of Expenses

• Timely Invoice processing

You Have These:

Mandatory 

• Studying for a recognised Accounting Qualification (such as SOCPA license training)

• University Degree or equivalent in a Accounting related subject

• Must be numerate and able to organise and deal with multiple tasks and determine priorities.

• Must be able to work without close supervision and have the initiative to deal with problems as they arise or refer them to Supervisors for further investigation.

• Must have an interest in Television Production and a desire to pursue a career in the Industry

• Must have the initiative to deal with problems as they arise or refer to Supervisors for further investigation when required

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload on a Daily Basis

• Ability to work autonomously 

• Good verbal and written Communications skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Word

• Strong numeracy skills

• Previous experience in an Accounting/Finance environment.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the SAP Accounting System

• Knowledge of the Television Programme Production Business

• An interest in Sport.

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