General Summary:

Sony Pictures Television Networks-Latin America operates linear networks, Ad Sales offices, and digital properties across many countries in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.  The portfolio includes both wholly owned entities and partnerships.

The Finance Trainee position will support many aspects of financial analysis, billing, and financial reporting. This position’s responsibilities include the monthly invoice runs, billing reconciliations, preparation and review of various management reports, balance sheet review, and research plus month-end close support.  The Finance Trainee will be working closely with the VP of Finance to oversee billing related matters including the preparation of debit and credit memos, the review of Revenues, and monthly Accounts Receivable reports.

Responsibilities:

60% Revenue Recognition/Analysis:  

• OIM Cash Clearing to ensure all cash accounts are reconciled monthly.
• Monthly SPE Connected (You Tube/social media) revenue reconciliations including RCA analysis and revenue reclasses as necessary.
• Prepare and perform first-look review of certain Balance Sheet accounts.
• Accounts Receivables reporting for Affiliates and Ad Sales.
• Tracking of withholding tax certificates and ensuring tax accruals are in line with local tax practices for TVD & TVN.Compliance of withholding tax audits ensuring withholding tax certificates are uploaded into both SPIDR and C2C.

40% Reporting:   

• Provide support to quarterly financial reporting.

• Assist with the reconciliation and review of the monthly revenue figures for the month-end close including billing adjustments as necessary.
• COFA Summary of deal terms for client agreements ensuring revenue, FX, and financial considerations are highlighted to optimize revenue and cash.Approval to be given by VP of Finance.
• Preparation of analysis for Production Costs and revenue reclasses as necessary.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• BS/BA degree with Finance focus preferred
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel including conditional formulas.
• Detailed financial analysis to identify patterns and trends and make recommendations
• Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and solve problems
• Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to perform tasks with reasonable independence
• Detail-oriented, well organized and analytical
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Bilingual, fluency in Spanish is preferred.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.