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Full time at Warner Music Group in Online
Posted on May 8, 2024

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Apply remote type On Site locations MYS - Petaling Jaya time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-022391 Accountant (Contract Role) Job Description: At Warner Chappell Music (WCM), we shape the culture of songwriting and champion songs that resonate for generations by creating transformational opportunities for songwriters everywhere. Our people and culture are at the epicenter of our company, and we are looking for team members who share our service-oriented mindset and have a passion for looking after our songwriters. As the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group (WMG), we’re a collective band of music lovers, innovative connectors, and relentless supporters of our songwriters and catalog of iconic works. We lead with curiosity, collaborate across departments, borders, languages, and genres, and we’re committed to delivering on the promises we make to each other and to our songwriters. Your role: This is a project-driven contract position created to assist the Regional Finance Manager in supporting the ongoing Finance changeover process. This is done by supplementing the current Finance teams based across Asia, including Greater China and ASEAN territories, in delivering current state day-to-day financial and accounting functions. The Accountant will partner, whether physically or remotely with the local Finance leaderships, with guidance by Regional Finance Manager, in managing all financial and accounting activities including but not limited to royalt y administration, audit and compliance, reporting, budget and forecast management and any ad hoc projects as assigned. As a natural progression, t his role would have the opportunity to also spearhead continuous improvement and streamlining of current processes and procedures to ensure that the Company is compliant with local accounting standards, regulation and company policies while ensuring cost efficiency are effectively maximised. Here you’ll get to:
  • H andle day-to-day financial operation tasks such as accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Preparation of journal entries and month-en d closing
  • Perform Balance Sheet accounts and intercompany balances reconciliation every month.
  • Assist to prepare monthly financial and management reports
  • Support the royalty process and royalty administrative work
  • Assist to prepare annual budgets, quarterly and monthly forecasts.
  • Liaise with auditors for annual statutory audit relating to the preparation of the financial account and tax matters.
  • Ensure local compliance such as direct and indirect tax filing.
  • Compete any ad hoc tasks assigned by local Finance leads, or Regional Finance Manager
Key Performance Measurements:
  • Management of the workload in a thorough, prompt, accurate, presentable and where appropriate, confidential manner
  • Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with local accounting standards, tax regulations etc. at all times
Experience and Qualifications:
  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
  • At least 3-5 years of working experience in finance and accounting functions
  • Experience dealing with complex data processes and procedures and ability to provide simple and easy-to-use solutions
  • Experience of data analysis with the ability to analyse complex information to provide insight and propose relevant strategic action plans
Skills/Abilities Required:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Commercial awareness and business acumen
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment
  • Strong communications skills both verbal and written across all levels of an organisation.
  • Ability to communicate and read in Mandarin or/and Cantonese
  • Possess high level integrity, initiative and results oriented
  • Willing to travel overseas if required
We'd love it if you also had:
  • Proficient IT skills, working experience with SAP, Microsoft Dynamic Navision and Hyperion will be advantageous
  • Experience working in the media/creative sector
  • Familiarity with APAC financial reporting standards
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About Us

Warner Music Group is all about our people. We are one global company made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business. It is the mission of every member of the WMG team around the world to create a nurturing environment for artists, songwriters, and fellow employees at every stage of their career. We strive to set WMG apart from the rest of the industry by embracing a philosophy of innovation that is part of our company's DNA. Consider a career at WMG and be a part of one of the biggest forces in music today. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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