Area Controller – London Stock Exchange Group Full Time

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 dedication 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 65 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 values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change 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.

We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning 65 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.

Summary

The Candidate will be leading a Regional Financial Controllership Team and will be responsible to ensure excellent financials, management accounting, tax and statutory compliance service is provided throughout their sub region The jobholder will require the ability, eagerness and strive to work within a wide network of colleagues and service partners to deliver to customer expectation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing, training, developing and motivating a solid, business oriented, dedicated regional financial controllership team of approx. 7 to 10 professionals
• Stewardship and review of financial documents for group and local compliance
• Performance and evidence of Controls
• Ensure appropriateness of controls for internal and external compliance
• Regular balance sheet and cost reviews
• Supervise the month end close process for the region supported and ensuring critical processes and reconciliation obligations are met
• Leading primary relationship with Regional Tax department, Finance, Internal Audit, Treasury, General Accounting, Group & Statutory Auditors, and outsource partners

Career Path:

• Career Options would be available both Vertical and Horizontal
• The Job Holder could either move horizontally by tackling more sub regions or move Vertical to become a Regional Controller
• There would be multifaceted career options available in also Finance teams and other General Accounting Process teams as well

Key Stakeholders:

Internal:

• Controllership
• General Accounting
• Tax
• Finance

External:

• Outsourced Providers
• Local Statutory Auditors
• Group Statutory Auditors
• Compliance Auditors
• Tax and other compliance authorities

Ideal candidate:

• Qualified Accountant from a recognised professional institute (CIMA/ACCA/CA) or with a Degree in Accounting/ Finance from a recognized university with 7-9 years of experience.
• Candidates with part qualification/ degree and proven experience also considered.
• Experience of using Oracle, HFM, Blackline accounting systems

Strong background in:

• Preparation of Statutory accounts across multiple entities Financial accounting in a large organisation
• Strong IFRS knowledge Strong understanding of accounting concepts
• Experience in working with senior interested parties and reporting to tight deadlines
• Experience of leading cross geography relationships Have strong excel skills and be confident in leading sophisticated spreadsheets to ensure accurate reporting.
• Be a lead proponent of driving a great culture and approach to working across finance
• Ability to scope and shape role while adapting to fast changing environment
• Strong process orientation, with ability to design and operate robust reporting frameworks
• Ability to build strong working relationships with global colleagues
• Enhance opportunities, i.e., challenges ways of working, adopts Group practices, seeks, and provides information and clarification.
• Effective oral and written communication that resonates with the target audience.
• Uses all available resources and toolsets to investigate and resolve problems and ensures the most appropriate solution is identified.
• Strong planning and prioritising skills according to business needs.

Career Stage:

Manager

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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