Manager - Royalties

Role:

Why HarperCollins:

HarperCollins Publishers India Pvt. Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of HarperCollins Worldwide and came into being in 1991, completing 33 years in India and over 200 years globally. HarperCollins India is countrys largest entertainment to education publisher. Our mission is to harness the culture of great publishing and to amplify the same through world class marketing, best global practices, and relentless innovation. The culture at HarperCollins is defined by six values and across functionalities, these values shape the way we work. These are:

• Putting

  our

  authors

  at

  the

  heart

  of

  everything

  Their success is our first concern.

• Working

  together

  Sharing responsibility, helping colleagues, listening well, embracing

  difference, and enjoying what we do.

• Learning

  &

  adapting

  Taking smart risks, learning from experience without blame and being

  both curious and willing to change.

• Looking

  out

  as

  well

  as

  in

  Understanding the consumer, the marketplace, and the competitive

  environment.

• Leading

  not

  following

  Staying ahead, looking to the future, being bold and always aiming to

  be the best.

• Integrity

  in

  all

  we

  do

  Timely, open, and honest communication, being fair, principled, and

  respectful.

Job Brief:

The Royalty Manager will manage all aspects of royalty payments. This role ensures timely and accurate processing of royalties, maintaining up-to-date records of all agreements, and providing exceptional support to authors and agencies. The ideal candidate will have a meticulous eye for detail and a strong understanding of royalty management within the publishing industry.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Royalty Management:

• Process payment of royalty advances, ensuring GST and TDS are paid on time.
• Manage payment of foreign royalty advances, including handling Form 15CA/CB.
• Maintain a tracker of advances paid and ensure balance payments are made on time.
• Process royalties as per due dates and record them in the system net of TDS and GST.
• Prepare royalties for monthly management reporting.

2. Contract Administration:

• Enter royalty agreements into the system post-publication.
• Block royalty agreements whenever an agreement date expires or rights are reverted back to the author/agency.
• Maintain and organize soft copies of all author agreements.
• Ensure all agreements are accurately recorded and updated in the system.

3. Reporting and Compliance:

• Prepare reports for statutory and internal audits.
• Coordinate with the audit team to resolve audit queries.
• Prepare and distribute royalty statements to authors and agencies.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and company policies.

4. Author and Agency Support:

• Mail royalty statements to authors and agencies.
• Answer queries from authors and agencies via email and phone.
• Connect with authors to resolve any issues or concerns related to royalties and agreements.

Who are we looking for:

• Experience:

  Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in royalty management and contract administration within the publishing industry.

• Qualification:

  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Essential:

  Strong understanding of GST, TDS, and foreign payment regulations along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and royalty management software. Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.

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