Senior Specialist, Internal Controls Assurance – Americas

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
 

How we LEAD:

Universal Music Group Internal Control Assurance Department is a recently created team comprised of in-house professionals located at UMG’s Corporate Headquarters in Hilversum, the Netherlands.

The department is a true ‘second line of defense’ function and, amongst other things, is responsible for defining internal control requirements, guidance and training. The department deploys different types of monitoring procedures to assess the ongoing effectiveness of the company’s risk and internal control systems. The team reports into the Global Head of Internal Audit & Controls Assurance.

In their role, team members acquire a strong knowledge of the group, its activities and operations which place them in a strong position to evolve into internal finance management positions in the future.

How you'll CREATE:

• Co-leads projects with active support from the (Senior) Manager

• Owns project and administrative sub-tasks

• Supports project planning, on-site fieldwork and draft reporting with support from the (Senior) Manager

• Develop (process) control standards and related testing plans to address existing and new risks

• Develop, optimize, and execute test plans to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls

• Proactively follow-up and track identified remediation plans required in Operating Companies

• Assist Operating Companies with the identification of process control improvement opportunities

• Perform deep dive controls assessment for assigned areas

• Independently review balance sheets and account reconciliations

• Proactively manage relationships with business functions, IT and other compliance teams

• Support in trainings of internal control related topics to Corporate functions and Operating Companies/ Business Units in the region

Bring your VIBE:

• 3 -6 years of audit experience with 1-2 years in industry. (Big 4 Preferred).

• BA/Bsc degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.

• Qualified CPA or CIA certification preferred.

• Unquestionable integrity and professionalism. Highly motivated, self-starter.

• Team player with a high level of EQ and ability to listen.

• Thrives in a team-oriented collaborative environment

• Knowledge of Entity-level, process, IT General and application controls.

• Strong understanding of governance and internal control regulations, including COSO and SOX

• Good understanding of generally accepted accounting principles

• Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills, with experience in Data analytics

• Highly proficient in MS Office Suite to intermediate (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Visio. Experience with SAP ERP, BPC, Hyperion FM and accounting software is a plus.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability and availability to travel internationally and conduct work on-site at Group subsidiaries.

• Multilingual: Fluent English. Another language is an advantage (Spanish is highly desirable)

Perks Playlist:

• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:

  • 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services

  • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

  • A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants

  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

  • 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation

• Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees

  • 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees

  • 2-weeks paid Winter Break

  • 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)

  • Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

  • Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

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The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.