Area Controller

The Candidate will be leading a Regional Financial Controllership Team The candidate will be responsible to ensure that the excellent financial management accounting tax and statutory compliance service is provided throughout their sub region The jobholder will require the ability eagerness and aim to work within a wide network of colleagues and service partners in order 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 SOX Controls Ensure appropriateness of controls for internal and external compliance Regular balance sheet and cost reviews Monitor 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 WHAT NEXT Career Options would be available both Vertical and Horizontal The Job Holder could either move horizontally by taking on more sub regions or move Vertical to become a Regional Controller There would be varied career options available in also Finance teams and other General Accounting Process teams as well CUSTOMERS INTERNAL Controllership General Accounting Tax Finance EXTERNAL Outsourced Providers Local Statutory Auditors Group Statutory Auditors Sox Compliance Auditors Tax and other compliance authorities Additional 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 stakeholders and reporting to tight deadlines Experience of managing cross geography relationships Have strong excel skills and be confident managing 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 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 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