Manager – Royalty Accounting

What you'll do:

• Monitor, review and analyze capitalized balances, royalty liabilities, recording costs, and artist/copyright/union expense for reasonableness and proper accounting treatment
• Prepare journal entries and assist in the monthly closing process
• Perform royalty system to general ledger reconciliations
• Prepare artist and publisher studies for record labels
• Perform various account analysis related to artist, copyright, club, union and foreign royalties
• Review and improve internal controls where applicable
• Ability to take on special and independent projects when assigned
• Advise manager on issues impeding the completion of the assigned tasks as well as possible solutions
• Work closely with all areas of the Royalty Department: operations, systems, and audit.
• Work with other Sony Music Entertainment areas: Corporate/Record Label Finance, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable
• Work with external audit team

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with CA / CPA or preferred equivalent
• 3 - 5 years related work experience required with royalty experience a plus
• Detail oriented without losing sight of the broader view
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Possess good time management skills and the ability to set expectations both internally and externally
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Independent worker, well organized, with the ability to multitask
• Ability to work well in a collaborative, team oriented environment
• Knowledge of SAP (System Application Product)
• Proficient in all PC applications, especially Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Flexible with UK and US shift hours. During training period, the shift timing will be from 4:30 PM to 1:00 AM IST. Post-training, the shift will transition to align with UK business hours.

What we give you:

• Work from home (hybrid – 2 days in a month from office)
• You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day
• A modern office environment designed for you, empowering you to bring your best
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt and create what happens next
• We give you the platform to champion positive change, with the opportunity to contribute to our social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• Annual leave, medical leave and medical insurance.

Equal Opportunities

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