Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role...

This role will be part of the COE of indirect tax compliance specialists.  This offers the suitable candidate the opportunity to work within a multinational environment across several regional territories e.g. APAC, EMEA, North America and/or LATAM.   In particular, the role will involve the following responsibilities.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Collating and downloading ERP data to prepare and support outsourced processes for the preparation of indirect tax returns.
• Performing quality controls, approving, and paying indirect tax returns drafted by WBD’s Tax Co-Sourcing partner.
• Ensuring that internal and statutory timelines for indirect tax filing and payments are adhered to.
• Highlighting any potential indirect tax risks and/or opportunities identified through the indirect tax compliance process and performing defined actions to manage these opportunities and risks.
• Reconciling and clearing indirect tax general ledgers and ensuring integrity and accuracy of those accounts for management/tax authorities.
• Providing support in relation to queries/audits raised by tax authorities in the relevant territories.
• Engaging with external auditors for the provision of documentation and resolving queries.
• Identifying opportunities to optimize indirect tax compliance processes and controls and implementing process improvements.
• Streamlining and updating policies, operating procedures and documentation as process changes occur.
• Providing review support to territories in which the indirect tax return process is managed locally.
• Coordinating and managing external advisors when required.
• Supporting on functional requirements for ERP and boundary systems
• Assisting in implementation of e-invoicing and digital reporting initiatives
• Providing and maintaining indirect tax guidelines and training for internal stakeholders.
• Supporting the business by onboarding new entities.

Qualifications & Experience…

• Higher education (university degree) in finance, tax, accounting, economy or related.
• 5+ years of experience within Indirect tax compliance across different tax jurisdictions.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail within a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent English writing and speaking skills (European languages will be a plus) with the ability to present complex subject matters clearly and succinctly.
• IT literate including knowledge of SAP or similar systems.
• Shared Services Center/Center of Excellence experience is an additional asset.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships and clearly communicate issues and solutions to multiple stakeholders.
• Level of supervision required: works independently as an expert. May manage projects/ processes within own area of expertise.
• Hands-on, pro-active and taking initiative.
• Problem solving: Uses own judgement based on existing procedures & policies to decide on appropriate action
• Knowledge sharing/ developing others: may provide training to the other team members

We offer...

• hybrid work model, flexible working hours

• free access to player.pl

• benefit package: private medical health care, life insurance, MyBenefit cafeteria including sport card, social funds, retirement pension plans, recognition platform, employee referral program

• work-life balance initiatives: wellbeing platform, yoga, educational webinars, Employee Assistance Program, internal media initiatives

• training & development: sharing the cost of English lessons, Employee Resource Groups, Bridge learning platform, sharing sessions with experts

• CSR activities: volunteering, eco & social initiatives

• casual dress code

• parking available for booking

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How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/  along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].