Universal Music Group

Accountant, Royalties – Finance & Administration

Universal Music Group

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Berlin • Germany

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About the role

  • Your main responsibility is the financial implementation of our contracts, in particular the review, preparation and dispatch of license statements to our artists
  • You ensure that all billing-relevant parameters are correctly recorded in the accounting system
  • You support the Controlling team with month-end accounting entries
  • You ensure that all settlements and payments are made in the correct period, including recalculations and corrections
  • You are the central point of contact — acting as the interface to artists and their management, the legal department and sales/distribution, providing information regarding license agreements and settlements
  • You perform data analysis for Controlling/Legal/partners and serve as the contact person for queries and audits
  • Overall, you competently support the team in all billing-related and organizational tasks
  • In addition to your accounting-focused duties, you will also take on other administrative tasks within Royalties

Requirements

  • You have completed a commercial apprenticeship or a relevant degree, ideally with an accounting focus
  • You have at least 3 years of professional experience in license accounting or bookkeeping
  • You are highly proficient with Microsoft Office and have experience using SAP R/3; you are tool-savvy and comfortable working across multiple systems simultaneously
  • Ideally, you are comfortable reading contracts and have a passion for music
  • You have business-fluent German and English, both written and spoken
Benefits
  • Experience the music! — Benefit from a concert ticket budget, streaming vouchers, discounts on music releases and merchandise, and a variety of internal events
  • Be flexible! — Our hybrid working model gives you flexibility and space for creative collaboration and meetings
  • Time to breathe! — Enjoy 30 days of vacation plus up to 10.5 additional days off per year
  • Get around! — Move sustainably around the capital with discounts on BVG public transport and our job-bike leasing offer
  • Grow with us! — Continue your development through a range of training and professional development opportunities
  • Take care of yourself! — Receive support for personal and professional challenges through independent counseling and coaching services

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
license accountingbookkeepingdata analysismonth-end accountingbillingsettlementsrecalculationscorrectionscontract reading
Soft skills
communicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsteam supportproblem-solving
Certifications
commercial apprenticeshiprelevant degree in accounting