Manager, Audit, Risk, and Advisory.

How We LEAD

The Universal Music Group Internal Audit department is part of UMG’s Corporate Headquarters in the Netherlands and its Operational Headquarters in Santa Monica (U.S.) and Miami, Florida. It reports administratively to the Group Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for independently assessing operational processes and the quality of internal control across the organization and all Group companies. The team also participates in various ad-hoc special projects and provides advice and consultative services with business owners and key management leaders.

The team members gain a comprehensive understanding of the group, its activities, and operations, positioning them well for potential advancement into internal finance management roles.

How You'll CREATE

• Execute the annual Internal Audit Plan
• Plan and perform assigned Internal Audit projects focusing on the evaluation of internal controls
• Lead project planning, on-site fieldwork, and draft reporting with limited support from the Senior Manager
• Manage all project elements (time, quality, costs), escalating delays/obstacles promptly to the Senior Manager
• Proactively follow up and track identified remediation plans required in operating companies
• Manage the day-to-day co-souring relationship with external service providers and ensure quality of their work
• Review the work of and contribute to feedback of co-source providers, team seniors, supervisors, and managers
• Implement departmental policies and procedures set by Senior Managers/Directors and ensure compliance
• Aid in the drafting of Internal Audit reports
• Aid in investigations involving policy violations and fraud
• Identify process improvement opportunities
• Enhance Internal Audit methodologies and tools
• Proactively manage relationships with business functions, other compliance teams, and external auditors
• Help educate the organization on the role of Internal Audit
• Team player with high EQ and ability to listen
• Curious to understand new concepts and learn
• Able to build and maintain effective relationships
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to interact with various levels within the organization
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently
• Highly proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and Visio
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills, with experience in data analytics
• Multilingual: Fluent English, another language is a plus
• Ability and availability to travel internationally and lead work on-site at Group subsidiaries

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a combination of public accounting, industry, and/or internal audit or control-related roles
• Prior experience working in a multinational company
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Qualified Accountant or CIA certification required
• Working knowledge of governance and internal control regulations
• Experience with Entity-level, process, IT general, and application controls
• Experience managing less experienced staff and/or co-source oversight on a project basis
• Understanding of operational risk areas and related audit strategies
• Experience with SAP ERP, BPC, and Hyperion FM a plus
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to interact with various levels within the organization
• Good organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently
• Highly proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and Visio
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills, with experience in data analytics
• Multilingual: Fluent English, another language is a plus
• Ability and availability to travel internationally and lead work on-site at Group subsidiaries

Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
• A 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)

Disclaimer

This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change. Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah. Please note, UMG is not enrolled in E-Verify in California and New York, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E-Verify, for example candidates on STEM-OPT. For more information, please click on the following links.

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