Settlement Analyst (12month Fixed Term Contract)

Ticketmaster; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ticketmaster Ireland is seeking a Settlement Analyst on a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Dublin with hybrid work flexibility (2 days in the office). You will join the Finance team and ensure settlements are reconciled and paid on time while collaborating with multiple departments and clients to resolve complex issues.

The ideal candidate will have finance experience, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced entertainment/Live

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a finance department
• Experience of working in a multi-division and international company preferred
• Great teammate with strong communication and social skills
• Commercially astute with strong analytical skills
• Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to identify and prevent potential problems, as well as challenge and improve existing processes
• Strong attention to detail and knowledge of accounting basics
• Highly motivated and dynamic – ability to work to deadlines and achieve targets in a time-conscious manner
• Professional appearance and attitude

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Team player

Organizational skills

Time management

Job description

Job Summary:

JOB DESCRIPTION – Settlement Analyst (12month Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Dublin (hybrid 2days in the office)

Division: Ticketmaster Ireland

Contract Terms:12month Fixed Term Contract, 37.5 hours per week plus additional time as required

THE TEAM

Become a key member of the Finance department at Ticketmaster Ireland, operating at the heart of the nation’s premier destination for live event tickets and as integral part of the global Live Nation Entertainment family. Ticketmaster has been operating in Ireland since 1997. Recognised as the market leader in ticketing, the business is constantly investing in technology innovation and has a commitment to deliver world class service across the entertainment, Arts and Sport ticketing sectors. Since launching its website in May 1998, Ticketmaster has established itself as the most popular and trusted destination for tickets North & South. Ticketmaster is a Live Nation Entertainment, Inc company. Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE-LYV) is the largest live entertainment company in the world, consisting of five businesses: concert promotion and venue operations, sponsorship, ticketing solutions, e-commerce and artist management, connecting over 580 million fans across all of our concert and ticketing platforms in over 46 countries. Live Nation seeks to innovate and enhance the live entertainment experience for artists and fans: before, during and after the show

THE JOB

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.

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 must.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Client Settlements

• 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

Management Accounts and Other

• 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

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS)

• Previous experience working in a finance department
• Experience of working in a multi-division and international company preferred
• Great teammate with strong communication and social skills
• Commercially astute with strong analytical skills
• Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to identify and prevent potential problems, as well as challenge and improve existing processes
• Strong attention to detail and knowledge of accounting basics
• Highly motivated and dynamic – ability to work to deadlines and achieve targets in a time-conscious manner
• Professional appearance and attitude
  

YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS)

• Proactive attitude
• Self-Starter, capable of working both on their own initiative and as part of team
• Ability to remain positive and calm under pressure.
• Works well in a team environment and always willing to help others
• An ongoing interest in solving and improving financial issues
• Hands-on with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic environment
• Possesses excellent organisation and time management skills and can manage multiple assignments concurrently
  

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.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Ticketmaster recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Ticketmaster may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms. Ticketmaster may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support application screening and assessment. All hiring decisions are made with human review.

Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.