Area Controller

About us:

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a commitment to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years!

Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.

Our people:

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential.

We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.

As a global organisation spanning 70 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.

Role Purpose:

Reporting to the Senior Manager or regional revenue Assurance Controller. This position is a part of distributed team which is responsible for operational and technical controllership of the FTSE Russell, Workflows and Analytics businesses and ensuring compliance and enhancing data accuracy, policies and procedures. It requires close interaction with the D&A finance leadership team and finance leaders across LSEG as well as close coordination with the Centre of Excellence team.

Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities:

• Opex monthly close activities for Management reporting, Actuals against the Plan/Forecast/Past performance
• Perform / review Sales Commissions accruals and deferrals and any other Opex related accounting entries
• Exercising strong control over monthly Opex close for assigned markets in alignment with the group’s reporting policies and standards (including but not limited to IFRS15 & IFRS9).
• Dealing with the auditors (internal and external) for smooth and timely audit closures
• Ensuring compliance of Control Framework Management and adhering to its timelines
• Effective communication skills, ability to have a good connect with the relevant business partners and be a fine team contributor.
• Ready to learn / adapt to new financial reporting systems.
• Having an eye for not only at looking for the actual financial results but also understanding its implications for the future and taking any vital actions

Requirements:

• CA/ CPA/ CIMA degree or equivalent in Finance
• At least 7+ years of prior experience in Big4 or big size MNC preferably from the service industry
• Experience of working with systems: Oracle, SAP, Pyramid, Hyperion, Salesforce an added advantage
• Strong interpersonal skills: both verbal and written, with the ability to clearly and concisely interact with personnel at all management levels
• Strong analytical skills: able to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers, generate alternatives and drive positive change.
• Clear thinking/problem solving; successfully led projects/operational improvements within operations/finance function.
• Flexibility to work per UK hours.

Career Stage:

Senior Associate

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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