Our client in the music industry is looking for a candidate with a strong financial background to manage and control diverse business operations and functions.

Responsibilities

1. Optimising operational capabilities
2. Analyse every department to identify areas of improvement for increasing productivity.
3. Mentor the licensing team in licensing best practices.
4. Manage licensing and distribution initiatives.
5. Guide licensing negotiations.
6. Employ strategies that safeguard, correct, and update membership and work information.
7. Ensure membership information and works are integrated into systems.
8. Provide strategies to increase the frequency, accuracy, and quantity of royalty distributions.
9. Implement, monitor, and evaluate improvements relating to data processing and member statements by deploying new technologies and streamlining processes.
10. Assist in the formulation and implementation of the operational budget.
11. Manage operational policies and procedures.
12. Create and manage the inventory of current operational policies and practices in line with the company culture and vision.
13. Recommend workable changes in line with the relevant legislation and best practice.
14. Make sure the company reports an unqualified audit.

Leadership and Staff Coordination

1. In agreement with the Chief Executive Officer, create a succession plan and implement human capital development strategies and training where necessary.
2. Guide operational staff continuously.
3. Management of organizational performance against strategic objectives.
4. Respond to staff requirements for assistance in the shortest possible time.
5. Reduce staff reliance on you by delegating and upskilling them in their area of operation.
6. Create consensus, resolve disputes, bring people together, and build collaboration between teams.

Governance

1. Prepare for the AGM of members in accordance with the MOI.
2. Make sure the company adheres to all statutory requirements and complies with all legislation.

Stakeholder Management

1. Employment of strategies that maximise stakeholder satisfaction:

• Members (Publishers and composers)
• Government (CIPC, DTI, DAC, DOC, and other governmental departments)
• Bilateral agreements with other societies.
• Media

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Relevant Bachelor's degree - Advanced accounting qualification (CA or Professional Accountant SA)
5 to 10 years of managerial experience
Demonstrated skills in project management and time management.
Understanding of music business processes, departments, and goals.

Skillset Required

CMO, Music, Copyright