Manager, Global Controls and Assurance

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.
 

The 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 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 LEAD:

• Support in developing, enhancing and executing the annual Internal Control Assurance Programme

• Support in developing and implementing continuous improvements in the internal control assurance program

• 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

• The role will involve an amount of international travel

• Drive continuous improvements in the internal control assurance program

• Manage and monitor progress annual verification of control effectiveness by Operating Companies across the region

• Develop and manage the process of monitoring change in company operations and impact on control environment

• Plan and perform reviews of regional Operating Companies control processes and documentation

• Manage day to day relationships with management members and provide guidance and advice

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

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

Bring your VIBE:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in a combination of  public accounting, Internal Control and/or Internal Audit

• Prior working experience in finance roles is an advantage

• Prior experience working in a global multinational company

• Degree from a major university with a major in Accounting, Finance, or Business

• Certified Public Accountant and/or other professional certification such as CFE or CIA preferred

• Multilingual: Fluent in English. Another language is an advantage, Spanish is highly desirable

• Experience with data analytic tools is an advantage

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

• Good understanding of accounting principles, preferably under IFRS

• Knowledge of the role of IT General Controls and application controls

• Understanding of operational risk areas and related control strategies

• Experience with SAP ERP, BPC and Hyperion FM is an advantage

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently

• Effective in working collaboratively with cross functional team members and with external partners

• Ability to travel internationally, primarily withing the region, and work independently

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