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							JOB A – (6 MONTHS)




                        WARNER BROS ENTERTAINMENT UK
                             CORPORATE FINANCE

Job Title:                    Corporate Finance Theatrical Intern
Job Code:                     WB-CF
Department Name:              Corporate Finance
Location:                     London
Reports to:                   Finance Manager
Salary:                       £17,500
Duration:                     12 Months commencing July 2011
CLOSING DATE:                 January 17th 2011


PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Billing Duties:
Accurate and timely billing of exhibitor returns
Resolution of queries that arise concerning the terms allocated to exhibitors

Receivables Duties:
To assist in the collect film rental monies from smaller (less than £2k debtor
balances) Independent and Irish exhibitors

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
BILLING DUTIES
 Raise invoices per Box Office returns using MACCS
 Process Box Office returns from Filmbank (Sony/WB joint venture for non
    Theatrical film royalties) and raise timely invoices using MACCS
 Liaison with the sales department regarding missing terms
 Liaison with the credit controller regarding terms and queries
 Producing and sending invoices to exhibitors on a prompt basis
 Ad hoc billing projects and other duties as directed
 Provide admin support for billing team; filing of returns

RECEIVABLES DUTIES
 To collect all outstanding monies for selection of Independent and Irish
   exhibitors
 Check daily Sales Ledger reports, using MACCS
   Issue weekly dunning letters and statements chasing payment
   To perform the daily electronic download of all bank statements from Barclays


Required Qualifications/ Core Competencies

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/WORK EXPERIENCES

Good PC skills; Excel and Word (SAP will also be used extensively but training will be
provided)
A range of GCSE including mathematics and English to Grade C or above
Good grasp of numbers
Good oral and written communication skills
A thorough and methodical approach to work


CORE COMPETENCIES

Self Motivation: The ability to prioritise tasks and ensure the most productive use of
time and resources

Flexibility: The ability to adapt to changes with minimal impact to productivity. To be
able to handle multiple priorities and communicate changes to others in a timely
manner.

Communication Skills: To be able to express themselves effectively, and maintain
composure even in stressful situations.

Teamwork: The ability to complete their share of the work and support team
members with workload when needed.

Planning and Organising: Ability to break tasks down into manageable tasks




JOB B – (6 MONTHS)
                          Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
                            Proposed Job Description

Job Title:                   Corporate Finance Filmbank Intern
Job Code:                    WB-CF
Department Name:             UK Corporate Finance
Location:                    Warner House
Reports to:                  Senior Credit Controller
Salary:                      £17,500
Duration:                    12 Months, commencing July 2011
CLOSING DATE                 January 17th 2011


PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Assist in the billing of Hotelvision licensees
Accurate and timely billing of Box Office Returns (Commercial exhibitors)
Accurate and timely billing for miscellaneous items
Accurate preparation of daily bank listing
Collection of film rental for low value debtors


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
BILLING DUTIES
 Compare Hotelvision BOR to Minimum Guarantee royalty calculation to
    determine appropriate fee
 Liaise with the commercial team regarding missing terms and booking queries
 Produce and send MACCS invoices to exhibitors on a prompt basis (Library and
    Commercial Exhibitors)
 Daily allocation of PVSL payment to MACCS invoice raised
 Miscellaneous billings (material recharges, cancellation fees, courier recharges)
 Prepare daily bank listing of cheques and BACS received with MACCS reference
    number
 Photocopy cheques and file remittance advices
 Send weekly summary of bank statement to Ceduman (agents for PVSL in the
    education sector)
 Raise repayments for non PVSL license payments (made in error via BACS and
    cheques through Ceduman)
 Download daily credit & debit card activity from Netbanx report
 Reconcile credit card settlement to Bank Account activity
   Chase licensees for missing remittance advices
   Chase late payment for low value debtors
   Resolve low value invoice queries by liaison with sales team and exhibitors
   Dispute Management – low value debtors
   Prepare weekly debtors report for General Manager review
   Weekly validation of MACCS cash received to SAP cash postings
   Clear backlog of unallocated cash in MACCS
   Ad hoc billing projects and other duties as directed
   Provide admin support for billing and receivable team


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/WORK EXPERIENCES

Good PC skills; Excel and Word
A range of GCSE including mathematics and English to Grade C or above
Good grasp of numbers
Good oral and written communication skills
A thorough and methodical approach to work

CORE COMPETENCIES

Self Motivation: The ability to prioritise tasks and ensure the most productive use of
time and resources

Flexibility: The ability to adapt to changes with minimal impact to productivity. To be
able to handle multiple priorities and communicate changes to others in a timely
manner.

Communication Skills: To be able to express themselves effectively, and maintain
composure even in stressful situations.

Teamwork: The ability to complete their share of the work and support team
members with workload when needed.

Planning and Organising: Ability to break tasks down into manageable chunks
                                  Warner Bros.
                                 - 2011/2012 -
                               Intern Programme


Please complete this application form, copy and paste it into a new file, and return
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