Finance Trainee

Company Description

For almost a century, Universal has been known for its diverse slate of films, including classics such as Jaws, the Jurassic Park series, Mamma Mia, Fast and Furious and Bourne. UPI owns and operates direct theatrical marketing and distribution of feature films in many locations around the globe including Austria, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Switzerland and UK & Eire. In other territories UPI market and distribute movies through its JV offices, as well as in select territories, licensees who are contracted to distribute on UPI's behalf.

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities:

• Liaise with different departments locally (Marketing and Sales) to keep track of P&A budget and actual expenses.
• Collaboration in the reporting to HO, running reports and analysing the data with SAP software.
• Assist with month-end/quarter-end processes.
• Review of expense reports using the tool CONCUR.
• Supervision of invoices accounting.
• Follow up of AP and AR outsourced activities, producing daily reports and analysis of KPIs.
• Assist with external, internal, statutory, tax and title audits.
• Customer and vendor balances reconciliation.
• Assist with any other ad hoc projects.

Qualifications

Good track record as a team player.

• Ability to cope in a fast, dynamic environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours with tight deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and can-do attitude.
• Ability to self-motivate and a drive to deliver.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Written and verbal communication skills, and ability to analyse and present financial data.
• Keen interest in films & the entertainment industry
• University Degree in Economics or Business Administration. University Diploma or Certificate will be requested.
• The studies must have been finished less than 3 years ago 
• Fluent in English.

Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.