Assistant Finance Manager
Job Description
<p><strong>ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Job Description:</p><p> </p><p>This position will work closely with the CFO.</p><p> </p><p>The Assistant Finance Manager will be responsible for all aspects of event settlement for Entertainment Complex events.</p><p> </p><p>This includes settlement with promoter at the time of the event, as well as all financial aspects pre- and post-event settlement set up and follow through. The position regularly interacts with external partners/promoters as well as internal Operations staff. This position is also responsible for reconciliation and/or submission of music license fees, event-related amusement taxes and Ticketmaster funds transfers. This position assists in other general accounting responsibilities for the Entertainment Complex.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Functions</strong>;</p><ul><li>Execute show settlement related needs, pre- and post-event; including, but not limited to, extensive communication with promoter and internal Operations team, settlement status tracking, processing show requests, preparing wire schedules and wire requests, and actively participating on event-related planning teams.</li><li>Perform financial settlement of events for the Entertainment Complex. This includes settlement of the show at event time with external partner/promoter.</li><li>Assist in general accounting duties for the Entertainment Complex, including balance sheet reconciliations, monthly journal entries, and preparation of recurring reports.</li><li>Prepare music license fee submissions for the Entertainment Complex. Reconcile and report amusement tax for Entertainment Complex events.</li><li>Reconcile Ticketmaster sales activity and funds transfer.</li><li>Track and report various event statistics. Assist in preparing show profitability analyses.</li><li>Complete other duties as assigned in support of the Entertainment Complex Finance and Operations teams.</li><li>Manage daily operations of the accounting department to include contract billing, accounts receivable, and monthly backlog/accrual reconciliations.</li><li>Manage the review, enhancement, and creation of department policy and procedure.</li><li>Produce financial reports on a timely basis.</li><li>Provide recommendations and assist with development, documentation, and implementation of agree process improvement procedures.</li><li>Prepare schedules for recurring accruals and deferrals and amortize monthly.</li><li>Work closely with Signor accountant in recognizing cost accruals and inter-company job costs.</li><li>Review balance sheet accounts, income statement, financial statement and prepare formal reconciliations.</li><li>Post journal entries to record adjustments due to taxation laws or any other event.</li><li>Maintain ledgers for all projects and prepare monthly funding requirements.</li><li>Maintain compliance by preparing audit documentation and reviewing general ledgers and daily paperwork from projects to address potential accounting issues.</li><li>Provide monthly financial reporting and consolidating information to the CFO in accordance with IFRS.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Job Requirements</p><p><strong>Basic Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related.</li><li>Minimum four (4) years of relevant work experience.</li><li>Experience in Xero financial system will be an advantage.</li><li>UAE Drivers’ License would be an advantage.</li><li>Worked in Events / Entertainment Industry</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Additional Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.</li><li>Proficient working with details on a daily basis for prolonged periods of time.</li><li>Self-motivated and able to perform duties with minimal supervision</li></ul><p> </p>
