Accountant

Supports royalty calculations, contract review, reconciliations, payment tracking, reporting, and author queries. Requires accounting, contract interpretation, finance systems capability, IFRS/tax knowledge, stakeholder communication, and developing independence.

Job Responsibilities

• Royalty Processing - Prepare and validate royalty calculations and payment information in accordance with contractual terms.
• Contract Review - Review and interpret royalty agreements to ensure accurate application of payment and reporting requirements.
• Data Collection and Analysis - Gather, validate, and analyze financial and operational data to support royalty reporting and decision-making.
• Reconciliations and Payment Tracking - Perform reconciliations, monitor royalty payments, and investigate discrepancies.
• Insights and Reporting - Extract, consolidate, and analyze data to prepare standard and ad hoc royalty reports.
• Information and Business Support - Respond to author, licensor, and stakeholder inquiries regarding royalties, payments, contracts, and policies.
• Financial Policies and Compliance - Support adherence to accounting policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Data Management - Maintain accurate royalty, contract, and author master data within financial systems.
• Personal Capability Building - Continuously develop knowledge of royalty accounting, financial reporting, contract interpretation, and relevant technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in royalty accounting, financial accounting, finance operations, or a related field.
• Understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience reviewing contracts and applying financial terms and payment provisions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ERP, finance, or royalty management systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply enterprise AI tools and technologies to support technical workflows and business objectives

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