Settlement Analyst

Job Summary:

• Company: Ticketmaster Ireland
• Department: Finance
• Location: Dublin
• Reports to: Finance Manager
• Working hours: 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
• Reconciling differences between settlement system and finance system
• 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
• Reconciling and processing daily sales data from the primary ticketing system to our accounting system
• 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
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite, with a particular emphasis on Excel
• Great teammate with strong communication and social 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.