Settlement Analyst (12-month Fixed Term Contract)

Live Nation; Ireland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off and birthday day off

Concert tickets

Job summary

Live Nation Ireland is seeking a Finance Associate to support the settlements and month-end processes within the Finance Team. The role involves working with diverse client data, reconciling accounts, and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, detailed, and capable of working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced entertainment environment, with a drive to improve processes and financial accuracy.

Qualifications

• Reliability and efficiency in a Finance Dept.
• Ability to handle multiple data sets and deadlines.
• Strong communication and social skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Attention to detail and time management.
• Self-starter with proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Weekly preparation and review of client settlement statements to strict deadlines.
• Maintain documentation supporting client settlement statements.
• Process promoter payments and advances.
• Liaise with clients and resolve queries promptly.
• Weekly processing of adjustments against settled events.
• Monitor creditor reports and close older items.
• Assist with month-end postings and journals.
• Support internal and external audit processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Social skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Organization

Team player

Self-starter

Job description

• Contract Terms:12month Fixed Term Contract, 37.5 hours per week plus additional time as required
• As a member of the Finance Team, you will be interacting with all our clients, and all departments within the business to ensure that all our settlements are reconciled and paid in a timely fashion
• You will understand that no 2 clients are the same and that different approaches are needed to resolve the many issues that will arise
• We are not looking for just ‘a numbers person’, but someone who can work on their own to resolve issues as they arise
• The role will be varied and involve working with a range of internal and external data sets, as well as building relationships with stakeholders internally and externally
• The individual will be working with a variety of systems and be able to use any and all means to get to the right numbers
• Gain an in depth understanding and knowledge of Client deals
• Weekly preparation and review of client settlement statements to strict deadlines
• Maintain required documentation in support of client settlement statements
• Process promoter payments and advances
• Liaising with clients and maintaining strong relationships by resolving queries promptly
• Weekly processing of adjustments against settled events
• Monitor client creditor reports and follow up older items for closure
• Other ad-hoc duties in support of client settlement team
• Preparation of monthly account postings to assist client accountant
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly journals and reports as requested within prescribed deadlines
• Monthly reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts as requested
• Assist with the internal and external statutory audit process
• Other ad-hoc projects and duties as required

Benefits

• HEALTH: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program Reimbursement
• YOURSELF: Paid time off policy including holidays, sick time, and day off for your birthday, free concert tickets
• CAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings
• FAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and baby bonus, infertility support
• OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network

The ideal candidate is reliable, efficient, understands the workings in a Finance Dept, and thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment. Knowledge or passion of the music/entertainment industry is a mustPrevious experience working in a finance departmentGreat teammate with strong communication and social skillsStrong problem-solving skills including the ability to identify and prevent potential problems, as well as challenge and improve existing processesHighly motivated and dynamic – ability to work to deadlines and achieve targets in a time-conscious mannerCommercially astute with strong analytical skillsExperience of working in a multi-division and international company preferredProfessional appearance and attitudeStrong attention to detail and knowledge of accounting basicsWorks well in a team environment and always willing to help othersHands-on with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic environmentProactive attitudeAbility to remain positive and calm under pressureAn ongoing interest in solving and improving financial issuesPossesses excellent organisation and time management skills and can manage multiple assignments concurrentlySelf-Starter, capable of working both on their own initiative and as part of team