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.
