Finance & Royalties Associate

Company Description

Sony Music Publishing, founded in 1995, owns and manages

an extensive catalog of songs by iconic artists such as The

The Beatles, Queen, Motown, Carole King, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and The

The Rolling Stones, as well as contemporary songwriters such as Ed Sheeran, Beyoncé, Lady

Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, Pharrell Williams, Rihanna, and many more.

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Financial & Royalty Associate to join our team. In this role, you will assist

in financial processes and reporting, including the reporting of

payments and transactions, managing revenue and royalties, the

maintaining customer accounts and providing general support to the

finance team.

See below for a more detailed explanation of the

the departments you will be working in, and for each department, among other things

are responsible for.

Administration Department:

This department manages new contracts

works with songwriters and assists with registering copyrights in business systems

and databases. In addition, they ensure that the financial statements within this department are accurate

for writers.

As a Royalty Associate, you will support the

Royalty Manager responsible for all aspects of royalty reporting. You are the link

between the finance department and the Global Royalty Center. You will ensure that

ensures that revenue is reported accurately and on time, and monitors timely payments

and optimizes royalty payments. You manage customer accounts to ensure

that financial obligations are properly fulfilled.

Finance Department:

This department ensures that all

the company's income and expenses are properly managed and accounted for.

In addition, they are also responsible for analyzing and optimizing

(financial) processes in order to contribute to the implementation of the

business strategy.

As a Financial Assistant, you will assist the Finance

Benelux Manager for day-to-day financial processes, such as accounts receivable,

accounts payable and processing bank statements. As the right-hand person to the

As a Financial Manager, you are responsible for preparing the

Monthly reporting for our Dutch and Belgian entities.

In addition, you will assist with preparing budgets and forecasts, auditing financial statements,

conduct internal audits and perform ad hoc analyses.

Employee Profile

• Accurate and meticulous: You have a keen eye for detail and perform tasks with the utmost precision.
• Analytical and problem-solving: You are able to analyze complex issues and find effective solutions.
• Organizational and prioritization skills: You are skilled at organizing work and setting priorities.
• Punctual: You work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Financial expertise: You have a strong affinity for accounting, data, and numbers, and possess relevant experience in finance and accounting. Experience with accounting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics or Navision is a plus. 

What we offer you:

• A dynamic, music-focused, and open work environment in the heart of Amsterdam with a fantastic team of 16 colleagues.
• Full-time position (37.5 hours per week) with a competitive salary
• Excellent benefits, including a contribution toward your private health insurance
• 28 days of vacation based on full-time employment
• 8% vacation pay
• Extra days off between Christmas and New Year’s, plus Friday afternoons off on “Summer Fridays” 
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in an inclusive and global community

Does this sound like the perfect challenge for

Interested? Apply now and join our team at Sony Music Publishing!