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About the Role

TKO is a prominent sports and entertainment company, encompassing iconic properties such as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG, a subsidiary of TKO, operates as a leading global sports marketing agency. This full-time position for a Senior Finance Assistant, Studios, is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is specifically open to Saudi Nationals, aligning with local Saudization requirements. This is a hands-on role requiring deep involvement and collaborative work within a busy team, providing essential accounting support to the Production Team by managing financial aspects of productions and ensuring accurate cost reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accounting assistance to the Production Team, addressing all financial matters that arise during the course of production.
• Ensure vendor invoices are correctly coded and authorized for payment.
• Liaise with the Accounts Payable department to resolve payables issues and handle vendor inquiries.
• Manage and reconcile production pre-paid cards, maintaining proper controls over these expenses.
• Manage and reconcile expenditure incurred on production credit cards.
• Process and manage Travel & Entertainment (T&E) expenses for relevant staff using the Concur system.
• Assist Production Managers with monthly actual cost reporting against budget, analyzing and explaining budget versus actual variances.
• Proactively analyze production spend and revenue, reporting potential under or overspends.
• Handle any other ad hoc production-related finance matters as required.
• Liaise with accounting staff in other departments on all the above responsibilities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be studying for a recognized Accounting Qualification (such as SOCPA license training).
• Possess a University Degree or equivalent in an Accounting-related subject.
• Must be numerate and capable of organizing and managing multiple tasks, determining priorities effectively.
• Ability to work without close supervision and demonstrate initiative in addressing problems as they arise or referring them to supervisors for further investigation.
• Must have a genuine interest in Television Production and a desire to pursue a career in the industry.
• Demonstrate the initiative to deal with problems as they arise or refer to supervisors for further investigation when required.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload on a daily basis.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong numeracy skills.
• Previous experience in an Accounting/Finance environment is mandatory.
• Must be flexible and adaptable, prepared to work as part of a team and occasionally, irregular hours.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Vendor Invoice Processing
• Accounts Payable Management
• Reconciliation
• Credit Card Management
• Travel & Entertainment (T&E) Expense Management
• Concur System Proficiency
• Actual Cost Reporting
• Budget vs. Actual Variance Analysis
• Spend and Revenue Analysis
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency
• Microsoft Word Proficiency
• SAP Accounting System Knowledge (Desirable)
• Television Programme Production Business Knowledge (Desirable)
• Communication Skills
• Numeracy Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Initiative
• Autonomy
• Interest in Sport (Desirable)

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role operates on a standard working week from Sunday to Thursday. The position requires flexibility and adaptability, with the understanding that occasional irregular hours may be necessary to support the team and production needs.