Tour Settlements Officer

Job Summary:

About Live Nation:

Join the team at Live Nation, where innovation meets live entertainment on a global scale! With 40,000 shows and 500 million tickets sold each year, we’re the industry leader, powered by 44,000 talented individuals worldwide. At Live Nation, we’re passionate about transforming live events and creating extraordinary moments for artists, event professionals, and fans.

About the role:

We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Tour Settlements Officer (Assistant Accountant) to join Live Nation's Touring Finance team in Melbourne.

In this 9-month fixed term contract, you'll assist with the settlements process for concerts and tours across Australia and New Zealand, working closely with Tour Accountants and Promoters to make sure all financial information relating to a tour is accurately coded in the accounts payable system. You'll also be responsible for ensuring cash deposits are correctly allocated and that all supporting documentation is in order.

If you think you have what it takes, apply now with your resume and a cover letter outlining why you're the perfect fit for this role.

What you’ll be doing: 

• Settlement accuracy: Ensure correct GL coding and cash receipting of venue settlements.
• Invoice compliance: Check invoice operational approvals are compliant with approval limits before approving in the invoice workflow platform.
• Documentation management: Ensure all event related invoices are saved in tour folders.
• Journal processing: Load tour related journals to Oracle.
• Audit preparation: Prepare end of tour audit checklists to ensure key tour documentation is held on file for audit purposes.
• Compliance submissions: Prepare APRA/PPCA submissions for sign off.
• Cash flow coordination: Liaise with the bank to arrange cash floats requested by Tour Accountants.
• Process improvement: Actively review the settlement process to identify efficiencies and improvements.

What you’ll bring:

• Accounting foundation: Experience in an Assistant Accountant role, or in an accounting function in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical mindset: Strong ability to interpret financial data, identify variances, and present clear reconciliations and commentary.
• Collaborative approach: A team player with a positive attitude who takes pride in accuracy and manages multiple competing deadlines.
• Excel proficiency: Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with comfort across the broader Microsoft Office suite.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic, deadline driven environment where priorities can shift quickly.
• Industry interest: A genuine interest in music, live entertainment, or events, with an appreciation for the fast-paced nature of touring and peak periods.

The Benefits:

• A vibrant, music-focused workplace fostering creativity and collaboration.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A flexible approach to when and where you work, designed to support balance in all aspects of life.
• Access to concerts, events, and other entertainment perks.
• A diverse, equitable workplace where every voice matters.
• Comprehensive benefits, from volunteer days to wellness programs and mental health support.

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.

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