Senior Accountant

Who We Are: Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE. What You'll Do: This role will need to ensure all statutory accounting requirements are met and assist in providing appropriate technical accounting advice. To manage, develop and maintain best practice financial processes and assist with financial controls related activities. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Statutory Responsible for local statutory financial statements audit/filing Provision of support to EY for annual tax return Perform appropriate balance sheet reconciliations as well as review the reconciliations performed by WNS Responsible for accounting for embedded derivatives Related party preparation/submission Responsible for preparation of all financial performance obligations Preparation of intercompany net down Perform impairment analysis for Flightscope, Leap and all operating assets Provide audit support for non-revenue items US GAAP to UKGAAP TB bridge preparation Onerous provision calculation Perform net down of deferred and accrued income and analysis of accrued/deferred revenue FIN 48 calculation/estimate/actual posting Payroll processing and review Month end close for corporate cost centre Risk Management and Compliance ORA and FRSA prep Assist with Deloitte substantive audit requests Assist the Financial Controller with: Technical accounting Assist in project reviews and accounting memos preparation Assist in preparing technical accounting and implementing them into the business Controls Assist in reviewing and recommending appropriate controls on High-Risk Projects, PvA, Forecast, Rev Share Assist in managing interim and year end controls testing and assist in documenting and maintaining control procedures and perform appropriate walkthroughs Assist in remediating and control deficiencies through working with the business and assist in reviewing and making recommendations on key controls around balance sheets Assist in preparation of SAB 108 reporting Working Conditions: Fixed Term Contract, London Chiswick Park Working Days: Mon-Fri Working Hours: 9am-5pm You Have These: Knowledge and Experience Mandatory Qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) or equivalent Confident and flexible team player Experience of providing finance leadership within a commercial environment Proficient in Microsoft packages specifically Excel Ability to work alongside and understand the requirements of operational and commercial colleagues Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines Strong verbal and written communication skills High attention to detail Drive to initiate and lead projects and see them through to a conclusion A pro-active approach and the ability to work independently Desirable Media/Betting industry experience SAP experience Experience of working in a complex, multi-national organisation Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices. Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

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