Financial Accountant - 18 Month FTC

Posted:
8/21/2024, 10:38:43 AM

Location(s):
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ⋅ Victoria, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Accounting

Job Summary:

THE TEAM 

Working closely with a small team in the Reporting Finance team whom are responsible for the reporting and management of the organisations and its subsidiaries financial matters. The team on a day to day basis assists various stakeholders in their decision making from the financial reports, financial data insights produced.  This position will work cooperatively as part of the broader Finance team. The role also requires liaison and teamwork with other colleagues in the Finance Department and across the company to ensure individual performance objectives and key tasks are met. 

 

THE JOB 

The overall objective of the role is to assist the finance team to ensure timely and accurate reporting of the Ticketmaster Group of Companies financial information to the various stakeholders, including International Corporate, Local Management, Staff, Suppliers and Clients.  The role will perform the day-to-day reconciliations/data insights/reporting to the business to ensure the stakeholders are informed of the organisations on going performance.   

This is an 18-month fixed term contract role with full time hours.

 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING 

 

Financial Reporting 

  • Month end preparation and reporting 

  • PL reporting for various departments 

  • Cost Analysis (from time to time) 

  • Assist with Company taxation returns and calculations 

  • Assist with year-end company audit 

  • Doubtful Debts Provisions and Follow up of outstanding items with AR 

  • Indirect Advertising and Marketing Cost management 

  • Deferred Revenue, Cost and Tax entries (USGAAP) 

  • Ancillary Ticketing Recording management and EOM control 

 

Cash Management 

  • Daily bank reconciliation support 

  • Follow up on timing clearance of outstanding items 

  • Report on required cash flow to business on a weekly/fortnightly/monthly basis. 

 

Management of Inter-company Recharge 

  • Liaise with other group companies to verify inter-company balances 

  • Update inter-company reconciliation tracker 

  • Maintain realised foreign exchange register. 

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS) 

  •  Bachelor of Accounting degree 

  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in corporate accounting 

  • Month end knowledge (preferable) 

  • CPA/CA qualified or near completion 

  • Strong numeracy and literacy skills 

  • Excellent communication skills 

  • Willingness to listen & learn 

  • A team player and able to respond promptly, supporting and assisting the team when required. 

  • Ability to use own initiative 

  • Self-Motivated & Accountable 

  • High level of attention to detail 

  • Flexible hours required to suit business needs 

 

YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS) 

We are seeking someone with a high level of attention to detail and a positive and proactive attitude. You will need to display the ability to work autonomously as well as within the Finance team and take directions. 

 

LIFE AT TICKETMASTER 

We are proud to be a part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest live entertainment company.  

 

Our vision at Ticketmaster is to connect people around the world to the live events they love. As the world’s largest ticket marketplace and the leading global provider of enterprise tools and services for the live entertainment business, we are uniquely positioned to successfully deliver on that vision.   

 

We do it all with an intense passion for Live and an inspiring and diverse culture driven by accessible leaders, attentive managers, and enthusiastic teams. If you’re passionate about live entertainment like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you. 

 

Our work is guided by our values: 

 

Reliability - We understand that fans and clients rely on us to power their live event experiences, and we rely on each other to make it happen. 

 

Teamwork - We believe individual achievement pales in comparison to the level of success that can be achieved by a team 

 

Integrity - We are committed to the highest moral and ethical standards on behalf of the countless partners and stakeholders we represent 

 

Belonging - We are committed to building a culture in which all people can be their authentic selves, have an equal voice and opportunities to thrive 

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities. 

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Live Nation Entertainment

Website: https://www.livenationentertainment.com/

Headquarter Location: Beverly Hills, California, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1996

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Concerts ⋅ Event Promotion ⋅ Events ⋅ Media and Entertainment ⋅ Ticketing