Manager - Royalties Harpercollins Publishers India

3.0 - 5.0 years

7 - 10 Lacs

Gurugram

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Role: Manager - Royalties Travelling involved: No 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. Next steps: If you are confident, you have it in you, please send your resume to Monika.Miglani@harpercollins.co.in & Osheen.Patel@harpercollins.co.in

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