Senior Manager, Audit, Risk, and Advisory - Santa Monica, 90404

Senior Manager, Audit, Risk, and Advisory - Santa Monica, 90404, United States of America

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:

• Leads the execution of the annual Internal Audit Plan in collaboration with the other senior managers and with support from audit seniors, supervisors and/or managers

• Plans and performs assigned Internal Audit projects that focus on the evaluation of the company’s internal controls

• Leads project planning, on-site fieldwork and draft reporting (end-to-end) independently with limited support from the Director

• Manages all project elements (time, quality, costs) and escalates delays/obstacles timely to the Director

• Proactively follows up and tracks identified remediation plans required in Operating Companies

• Manages the day to day co-souring relationship with the external service provider and ensures quality of their work

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

• Actively manages team engagement and implements initiatives to increase engagement

• Implements departmental policies and ensures compliance

• Accountable for the drafting and delivery of Internal Audit reports to the Director, with support from audit seniors, supervisors and/or managers

• Assists with investigations that involve policy violations and fraud

• Assists with the identification of process improvement opportunities

• Contributes to the enhancement of Internal Audit methodologies and tools

• Proactively manages relationships with business functions, other compliance teams, and external auditors

• Helps educate the organization on the role of Internal Audit

Leadership Traits

• 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 the ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently

• Demonstrates the 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 10 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

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

• CPA or CIA certification required

• Working knowledge of governance and internal control regulations

• Knowledge of Entity-level, process, IT General and application controls

• Knowledge of complex accounting principles (IFRS)

• Understanding of operational risk areas and related audit strategies

• Experience managing less experienced staff and/or co-source oversight on a project basis

• Experience as a people manager with proven leadership and talent development capabilities

• 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 to intermediate (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