Senior Manager, UK and European Audit - London, N1C 4AG

Universal Music Group
London

Senior Manager, UK and European Audit - London, N1C 4AG, United Kingdom

Senior Manager, UK & European Audit at UMPG is positioned to lead the audit function adjacent to and with support from a world- class Royalty team whose key goal is to ensure fast and accurate royalty accounting to songwriters.

Reporting to the VP UK and European Administration, the role encompasses fulfilling the end-to-end audit process . The position is rich in opportunity for involvement with the company’s biggest deals, signings, and international projects.

How You’ll Create

  • Lead au dit process from receipt of audit notice, preparing for audit fieldwork, support during fieldwork and responding to audit reports .

  • Develop the audit communication process including building templates for external correspondence , necessary internal messaging and approvals .

  • Review and manage internal audit processes ensuring appropriate compliance measures are met.

  • Collate and feedback any learning opportunities as a result of audit findings to enable continuous improvement within UMPG.

  • Generate royalty datasets and enhanced statements.

  • Generate an d prepare royalty suspense reports .

  • Organize and prepare source document files for audit fieldwork .

  • Organize and prepare synch documentation .

  • Review, redact, and prepare documents to send to auditors following their fieldwork .

  • Lead and undertake research of audit claims .

  • Liaise with Business Affairs to create settlement agreements.

  • Manage the regular audit status reporting function for senior management.

  • Perform and develop ad hoc reporting and royalty audit projects as needed .

Bring Your Vibe

  • You will have a minimum of 5 years of related work experience in the music or media industries .

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required .

  • Proven ability to lead a business function.

  • Expertise in managing relationships with key stakeholders.

  • Experience in Microsoft Excel and text editors required .

  • Strong organization skills, critical thinking, analytical abilities, and attention to detail are required .

  • Ability to meet deadlines quickly and accurately while managing competing priorities is required .

  • Finance qualification desirable but not essential.

Posted 2025-09-11

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