Urgent Senior Associate, Financial Risk and Control

Job Description

Senior Associate - Finance Risk and Controls - Record To Report & Plan To Perform

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 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&aposs how we&aposve 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&aposs 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.

Role profile:

The Finance, Risk and Controls team is charged with the design and build of a UK SOX compliant controls framework. This includes the design and implementation of controls, testing of those controls and serving as a 2nd line of defence function for management. The team is part of the larger LSEG Finance organization, and reports to the Group Controller. The Senior Associate will be part of the team that performs the testing of financial controls - design and implementation (D&I) and effectiveness. The role reports to the Manager, Cash-In Process Tower.

ROLE SUMMARY:

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: FULL-TIME role.

Location: Bangalore, India

WHAT YOU&aposLL BE DOING:

- Perform Design & Implementation and Operating Effectiveness assurance (controls testing) program.
- Work with control owners to identify, design and conduct the management assessment of internal controls.
- Liaise with and support 1LoD with control framework changes. Evaluation and remediation of control exceptions.
- Manage MetricStream, including the quarterly Attestation process. Design & support business requirements for MetricStream system of record for controls testing and ensure ongoing proper use and support.
- Liaise with and support 1LoD with design and implementation of Key Control Indicators (KCIs) and Key Risk indicators (KRIs)
- Collaborate with the external audit team, operational management, and business owners to coordinate the audits and drive to resolution identified issues.
- Support the quarterly controls attestation process, ensuring that control attributes are up to date and reflect previous responses.
- Support process improvement and control optimization projects
- Support UAT within Metric Stream and Oracle

WHAT YOU&aposLL BRING:

Required

- At least 4+ years of work experience, including 3 years of experience in public accounting combined with SOX compliance program.
- University (equivalent) degree and/or ACCA (equivalent)
- Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with peers and management globally
- Strong command of Office applications

Preferred

- Knowledge of Audit Command Language (ACL) Analytics and proficiency in MS Office tools.
- Internal/ External audit experience and/or prior consulting experience
- Familiarity with SAP Accounting and Billing applications, Oracle Financials, SalesForce.com
- Knowledge of modules like Record to Report - Billing to Cash, Accounts Receivable (AR), Cash-Out - Contract-to-pay, Accounts Payable (AP) and Cash management. Identifying gaps in the existing processes and providing recommendations for process improvement and mitigating risks arising from the gaps.
- Experience in/working knowledge of IT General Controls & Application controls.
- Working knowledge of Power Tools like Power BI, Tableau,Blackline, Celonis etc.

WHAT YOU&aposLL GET IN RETURN:

Competitive base salary dependent on experience

We recognize that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you. We take hybrid approach to workplace, this role is [Blended - 3 Days Office Based.]

LSEG Purpose and Values

Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Underpinning our purpose, our values of Integrity,Partnership, Excellence and Change set the standard for everything we do, every day. They guide the way we interact with each other, the partners we work with and our customers. Delivering on our purpose and living up to our values is a responsibility that we all share.

To achieve our ambitions through a strong culture, People Leaders need to role model our Values and create the culture for everyone at LSEG to be at their best.

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. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

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

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone&aposs 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&apos and employees&apos religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

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