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Manager, Internal Audit

Universal Music Group
Santa Monica, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jul 2025
💰 $164,817/yr($30,000/yr$164,817/yr)

About the role

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 Audit department is comprised of in-house professionals located at UMG’s corporate headquarters in the Netherlands and at the Operational headquarters in Santa Monica (U.S.) as well as Miami, Florida. The department reports administratively to the Group Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for independently assessing operational processes and the quality of internal control at each level in the organization and within all Group companies. The team also actively participates in a variety of ad-hoc special projects and provides advice and consultative services with business owners and key management leaders on an as-needed basis. 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:

  • Assist the Senior Manager Internal Audit, with the execution of the annual Internal Audit Plan
  • Plan and perform assigned Internal Audit projects that focus on the evaluation of the company’s internal controls
  • Leads project planning, on-site fieldwork and draft reporting with limited support from the Senior Manager

  • Manages all project elements (time, quality, costs) and escalates delays/obstacles timely 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 the external service provider and ensure quality of their work

  • Reviews the work of and contributes to feedback of the co-source providers, team seniors, supervisors and/or managers

  • Implements departmental policies and procedures set by Senior Managers / Director and ensure compliance

  • Assist with the drafting of Internal Audit reports

  • Assist with investigations that involve policy violations and fraud

  • Assist with the identification of process improvement opportunities

  • Contribute to the enhancement of 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 a high level of 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

  • Demonstrates ability to influence the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, stakeholders in sensitive situations, without damaging the relationship

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

  • Unquestionable integrity and professionalism

  • Highly motivated, self-starter

Bring your VIBE:

  • 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.

  • Prior experience working in a multinational company

  • BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

  • Qualified Accountant or CIA certification required

  • Working knowledge of governance and internal control regulations

  • Knowledge of 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

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