Accounting Analyst II

About the role

Supports royalty calculations, contract review, reconciliations, payment tracking, reporting, and author queries. The role requires solid accounting knowledge, contract interpretation skills, familiarity with finance systems, IFRS/tax understanding, and effective stakeholder communication.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and validate royalty calculations and payment information in line with contractual terms.
• Review and interpret royalty agreements to ensure accurate application of payment and reporting requirements.
• Gather, validate, and analyze financial and operational data to support royalty reporting and decision‑making.
• Perform reconciliations, monitor royalty payments, and investigate discrepancies.
• Extract, consolidate, and analyse data to produce standard and ad‑hoc royalty reports.
• Respond to author, licensor, and stakeholder inquiries regarding royalties, payments, contracts, and policies.
• Support adherence to accounting policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Maintain accurate royalty, contract, and author master data within financial systems.
• Continuously develop knowledge of royalty accounting, financial reporting, contract interpretation, and relevant technologies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• 2‑4 years of experience in royalty accounting, financial accounting, finance operations or a related area.
• Understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Experience reviewing contracts and applying financial terms and payment provisions.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and numerical abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ERP, finance or royalty‑management systems is preferred.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• ERP systems
• Royalty management systems