Global Compliance Analyst (Audit & Assurance)

Global Compliance Analyst (Audit & Assurance)
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Reports to: Head / Director of Global Compliance

Role Summary

The Global Compliance Analyst supports and helps scale Avanci’s independent Global Compliance function and plays a key role in facilitating licensor-initiated audits, licensee royalty inspections, and internal audit and compliance assurance activities across Avanci’s licensing programs.

This role provides on-the-ground support in Europe while working closely with the Head of Global Compliance on audit execution, internal control assessment, data analysis, and compliance process management across multiple jurisdictions. The role combines external-facing audit support with internal audit and operational assurance responsibilities, requiring a high degree of professionalism, independence, and analytical rigour.

Key Responsibilities

Licensor-Initiated (Inbound) Audits

• Support licensor-initiated audits of Avanci, including coordination with external auditors, licensors, and internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate audit fieldwork logistics primary in Dublin, including coordination with global stakeholders, document collection, data validation, and audit scheduling.
• Assist in responding to auditor inquiries and tracking audit requests, timelines, and deliverables.
• Help ensure audit activities are conducted in accordance with applicable license agreements, internal controls, and Avanci policies.

Licensee Royalty Audits (Outbound Audits)

• Support and help coordinate royalty audits of licensees under Avanci’s licensing programs, including data analysis, reporting reviews, and audit preparation.
• Assist in the review of licensee royalty statements, supporting documentation, and compliance research.
• Coordinate with external audit firms engaged by Avanci and assist in monitoring audit progress, scope, and timelines.
• Maintain audit trackers and support follow-up on open items, findings, and remediation activities.

Internal Audit & Operational Assurance

• Support the planning and execution of internal audits and operational reviews across compliance, royalty, and related operational processes.
• Perform process walkthroughs and assess control design and operating effectiveness.
• Assist in identifying control gaps, process weaknesses, and compliance risks, and support root-cause analysis.
• Document audit workpapers, testing results, and findings in line with internal audit standards and methodologies.
• Assist with preparation of internal audit reporting for senior management.

Compliance Operations & Analytics

• Prepare and maintain compliance dashboards, audit trackers, and management reporting used by executive leadership.
• Perform data analysis related to royalty reporting, audit results, internal audit findings, and compliance trends.
• Assist in maintaining compliance and internal audit documentation, policies, methodologies, and standard operating procedures.
• Support continuous improvement of compliance and audit processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and audit readiness.

Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Support

• Work closely with Legal, Royalty Services, Finance, and external advisors to support compliance and internal audit initiatives.
• Act as a point of contact for operational teams during audits and reviews, providing guidance on documentation and control expectations.
• Assist the Head of Global Compliance with ad hoc projects, presentations, and executive reporting.
• Support compliance and audit activities related to new licensees, new licensing programs, or evolving regulatory and audit requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification recognised in Ireland (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) – fully qualified.
• 3–6 years of experience in compliance, internal audit, external audit, accounting, finance, or a related analytical role.
• Experience supporting internal and/or external audits, including audit testing, documentation, and issue tracking.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, financial processes, and audit principles.
• Strong analytical and data-handling skills; advanced Excel skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and interact professionally with external auditors and senior stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience in a global, cross-border, or multi-entity environment.
• Exposure to royalty-based, licensing, technology, media, or regulated business models.
• Familiarity with internal control frameworks (e.g. COSO) or audit methodologies.

Key Competencies

• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Professional scepticism with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a centralised global compliance and audit function.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work across functions and geographies.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, lean environment.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast evolving environments.