Royalty Audit Supervisor/Manager
About The Position
Excellent opportunity for an audit professional with music industry experience. Our client is seeking a highly motivated audit supervisor/manager with 8+ years of experience to join their music royalty audit practice. The audit supervisor/manager will be responsible for overseeing a team of auditors in executing royalty compliance procedures of record labels and music publishers on behalf of our diverse client base which includes unions/guilds, recording artists and songwriters. Additional responsibilities will include developing/managing the audit program and delegating and reviewing staff work. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required as well as the ability to work with others.
Requirements
- Experience reading and interpreting agreements
- Experience with workpaper documentation
- Ability to analyze large volumes of data and reach conclusions
- Solid Mathematical and Analytical Skills
- Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Fluent Command of English
- Organizational/Prioritization Skills
- Time Management Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency in Windows
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multitask
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business required
- Minimum of 8 years of audit experience required with 2+ years of supervisory experience
Nice To Haves
- Music industry and/or royalty experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of the audit process for record label and music publisher audits
- Planning and conducting fieldwork procedures
- Designing audit programs tailored specifically to individual client needs
- Review, summarize and interpret financial provisions in complex music industry agreements
- Prepare databases and analyzing large datasets using Excel and/or Access/SQL
- Analyzing calculations presented on royalty statements for compliance with financial terms in the relevant agreements
- Identify potential issue areas and calculate/quantify understated royalties as per agreement terms
- Train, supervise and review staff testwork
- Communicate effectively with auditees, clients and other third parties
- Prepare written audit report complete with supporting schedules and claim calculations
- Assist with audit settlement process
- Assist Director with audit budgets and practice development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
