Consultant – OTC Sales Processing & Reporting (2 years contract)

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time. Today, we work in more than 60 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

The Global Finance Shared Service Center supports the core business with finance related matters, covering a wide scope of activities across the globe. We ensure suppliers and artists are paid on time for the amazing work they create.  We work closely with the local finance teams around the world which means we have an excellent understanding of how the company operates and are kept up to date with key developments in this exciting and fast paced industry. Our teams play a key role in ensuring Sony Music achieve their annual goals each year. 

The Sales Processing & Reporting Analyst will be responsible for supporting the Senior Sales, Revenue Processing, & Reporting Analyst within the Sales Reporting department with sales and data quality analysis, business process improvements, communication, and special projects as directed by management

What you'll do:

Sales Reporting Processing & Data Quality Analysis

• Review, audit, and process Sony Music Entertainment’s worldwide sales reporting
• Analyze sales reporting to verify adherence to contractual terms and agreements
• Review, audit, and analyze sales data quality control reports to ensure adherence to contractual terms and agreements
• Identify, communicate, and resolve inaccuracies and/or discrepancies between reporting received and the data stored within Sony Music’s worldwide databases; specifically focusing on the “root cause” of the issues

Invoicing, revenue accruals and account reconciliations

• Invoice in territories assigned, making sure tax, exchange rates and e-invoicing requirements are met.
• Reconcile clearing accounts at the end of the month, making sure all needed entries are posted as well as revenue accruals set in our accruing system.
• Coordinate account reconciliation certifications making sure all balances are thoroughly identified and understood

Global invoicing coordination

• Follow up on invoicing requests making sure they are addressed within the established deadlines.
• Coordinate with BPO the distribution of workload.
• Oversee quarterly intercompany royalty invoicing for Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and France.
• Oversee quarterly BPO and SSC invoicing issued to all affiliates from our legal entity

Business Process Improvements

• Proactively identify strategic opportunities and address them in a cross consumer fashion
• Identify “root cause” of the issues and suggest strategies to resolve

Communication & Coordination

• Ongoing interaction & communication of issues with management regarding Sales and Royalty reporting concerns
• Collaborate closely & coordinate with various teams on joint work items (including IS&T and off-shore partners)

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum of 2 years work experience; music industry or other entertainment field preferred
• Ready to work in US shift (IST 4.30 pm – IST 1.30 am) – during the training period
• Post training: APAC/UK Hours – 10am -6.30pm
• Work from home (hybrid – 2 days in a month from office)
• Detail oriented individual with strong organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously and manage time productively
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to analyze and review information from several different sources (corporate systems)
• Prior experience with SAP, Royalty Systems, and/or Sales Systems would be preferred
• Capable of working independently, while also integrating into a team environment
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Proficiency in English language required: reading, written, and oral
• Additional foreign languages are a plus

What we give you:

• Work from home (hybrid – 2 days in a month from office)
• You join a vibrant global community with the opportunity to channel your passion every day
• A modern office environment designed for you, empowering you to bring your best
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt and create what happens next
• We give you the platform to champion positive change, with the opportunity to contribute to our social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Equal Opportunities

As an active part of a culturally and socially diverse society, Sony Music’s aim is that our workforce is diverse and inclusive. Sony Music is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

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