Accountant (Contract Role)Job Description:At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future.Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.Your role:This role will provide administrative support to the publishing functions and will involve a variety of administrative tasks including income tracking, dealings with the societies, overseas affiliates, and suspense research. Key responsibilities will include administration of all areas of Warner/Chappell Music’s Catalogues across Warner Chappell Music APAC & Global.Your Role:Under the direction of the Regional Head of Finance, the 6-month temp Finance Executive is responsible to support all financial and accounting functions with Warner Chappell Music in South Korea. Responsibilities including but not limited to audit and compliance, reporting, budget and forecast management, as well as financial analysis and modelling to support the business.This role will also focus on continuous improvement 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:Handle full set of accounts including revenue recognition, accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries and document filing.Perform Balance Sheet accounts breakdown and analysis every month.Prepare monthly intercompany balances reconciliation.Deliver timely & accurate monthly financial and management reports, comprehensive analysis and consolidation.Manage royalty process and daily royalty administrative workAssist to prepare quarterly and monthly forecasts.Responsible for the writer contract supporting related matters such as the advance/ purchase appraisal (IRR calculation).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.Provide any ad hoc analysis when needed.We’d love it if you also had:Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related fieldExtensive experience in finance and accountingExperience of data analysis with the ability to analyze complex information and present in a concise formatStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent time management skills with the ability to work in a fast paced, changing environmentStrong communications skills both verbal and written in Korean and English across all levels of an organizationProficient IT skills especially Microsoft Excel, working experience with Microsoft Dynamic Navision and Hyperion will be advantageousTechnically strong in accounting standards and taxation knowledgeCommercial awareness and business acumenPossess high level integrity, initiative and results orientedStrong leadership and interpersonal skillsSound presentation skills, in particular the presentation of financial information to non-finance managers and senior directorsAbout us: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.As the home to Asylum, Atlantic, East West, Elektra, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.Love this job and want to apply?Click the “Apply” link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter. We would appreciate you providing both Korean and English version of your resume and cover letter.Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.#WCM
