Job Description
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More than you expected
The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.
Job Description:
Are you interested in an exciting opportunity to apply your problem solving and sceptical mindset to a commercially focused situation, providing real time added value to our clients and providing you with an opportunity to take on that next challenge in your career. As an Assistant Manager within our Revenue Share & Royalty Audit service line team, you will be directly exposed to the commercial workings of the industries mentioned below, dealing directly with operational, finance, and legal teams at both our clients and the third parties that we review. The role will require you to work across different global territories and languages in providing our tailored contract-compliance agreed-upon-procedures.
And there’s opportunity for international travel as well.
As an Assistant Manager in our Revenue Share & Royalty Audit service line team, you would operates across three core areas:
1: We work with some of the largest Global Film & TV Producers and Studios in a variety of areas including, theatrical licensee reviews, royalty audits and production cost grant certifications.
2: We work with internationally recognised Brands and Intellectual Property Owners, ensuring they maximise value from their IP from either their core business model or in their merchandising programmes. Our clients include many household names you will recognise.
3: Finally, we support multinational Pharmaceutical companies with what can be complex and technical commercial agreements, reviewing that our client is receiving what they are contractually due from third parties . The work involves auditing licensees and partners on behalf of the IP owners to ensure our clients are maximising commercial value receiving all monies due to them and assisting our client manage commercial and operational risks.
A look into the role
As an Assistant Manager within our Revenue Share & Royalty Audit service line, you will:
Be responsible for the delivery of third-party reviews and management of a portfolio of audit clients
Solve complex technical matters for our clients, and project manage client work
Oversee and develop your team to the highest standard, also taking responsibility for your own personal development
Build and maintain strong working relationship with your team, our clients and the third parties that we review
Take opportunities for wider department responsibilities through training and pitching new projects
Constantly strive to push yourself, and the business, further, knowing you’re supported through every stage
Knowing you’re right for us
Joining us as an Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA). It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.
Experience developing work plans and testing approaches to deal with complex challenges
Project management experience, including providing both verbal and written status updates to client and third parties
Experience in applying business acumen and commercial awareness to understand the implications of complex contractual terms, and the impact this has on our work and associated risks for our clients.
Exposure to engagement economics and the importance of both high quality work and commercial excellence
Experience in challenging third parties evidence and a track record of demonstrating professional scepticism in your day to day work
Experience preparing audit reports and the ability to succinctly articulate findings related to complex matters in a format suitable for c-suite stakeholders
Extensive experience of using audit software, Microsoft packages and data analysis tools
Experience in dealing with data / data analytics
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Royalty Audit Assistant Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
