Job Description

Contract Summary

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for interpreting licensing contracts, processing royalty reports, raising sales invoices, arranging client payments & supplier payments, assisting with General Ledger reconciliations and undertaking wide variety of finance / accounting related responsibilities. This is a full time role that will challenge and allow the right person to grow at the same time.

Key Accountabilities

• Facilitate in timely collection & processing of royalty statements
• Working with Accounts Receivable to raise invoices for Licensees
• Monitoring receivables and liaising with IMG’S Credit Control and Licensing Sales teams to achieve timely collection of royalties
• Preparing Client Statements in accordance with IMG’S reporting obligations per Client Representation contracts in timely manner for the Finance Manager to review and forward the statements to Clients
• Instructing Accounts Payable (WNS) to make payment of client’s share revenue
• Arrange commission transfers on a bi-weekly basis.
• Coding up Supplier invoices and liaising with Accounts Payable to arrange timely payment.
• Receive and resolve internal financial queries as well as those from licensees, clients and auditors when required. (e.g. process structure, required documentation, calculation breakdowns)
• Post month-end journals: revenue /cost accruals, bad debt provisions as well as write offs. Post clearing entries and reinstate balances when necessary.
• Perform reconciliations and assist with monthly management reports as required (COS and G&A analysis, reserve projections, revenue variances).
• Assist with the Ascot retail shop operations when needed.
• Support the Finance team with Ad hoc analysis and reports

Required Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

• Licensing/Royalty experience
• Experience of translating contractual terms

Skills and Abilities

Mandatory

• Good Communication skills at all levels
• High attention to detail
• Accurate and Analytical
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritize workload
• High level of numeracy
• Intermediate to Advanced MS excel skills

Working Conditions

• This is a fixed term position for 1 year.
• Please note this role will be based at City Road
• Working hours are 9:00 – 17:00 , Monday to Friday
• Occasional travel and weekend work may be required

Equal Opportunities Statement

IMG is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Business Overview

Licensing

IMG Licensing are one of the largest and most globally integrated licensing businesses in the world, with more than $8.7 billion in annual retail sales. We represent the rights of individuals, estates, media outlets, entertainment properties, fashion houses, leagues and other corporate trademarks.

Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.