Assistant Controller

**Assistant Controller**

**Day To Day Responsibility**
- Either independent or support the Business Unit controller in relation to local statutory and tax compliance either for a Country or a group of Countries, by working closely with 3rd party service providers.
- Work with various business partners either independently or supporting the Business Unit Controller to ensure legal entities are accurately, completely and timely accounted for in the enterprise systems, as well as to ensure good controls of underlying processes are in place.
- Ensure the month end close in line with LSEG's global reporting timetable, reviewing to ensure that critical accounts are reconciled to underlying documentation, that transactions are coded accurately in line with LSEG and local accounting policies.
- Analysis of all Balance Sheet and Cost accounts
- Liaise with auditors on Statutory & SOX audits
- Participate in regional balance sheet and cost reviews.
- In conjunction with the Tax Department completion of tax packs, booking of tax provisions and monitoring tax accounts movements.
- In conjunction with the Transfer Pricing Department review the quarterly calculation for Group books and also perform the true up calculation for local books.
- Provide support as appropriate in any tax audits as agreed with the Tax Department either directly or through 3rd party providers.

**CAREER PATH: [WHAT NEXT?]**
- Career Options would be available both Vertical and Horizontal
- The Job Holder could either move horizontally by taking on more complex activities or move to support another country or move Vertical to become a Business Unit Controller
- There would be varied career options available in also Finance teams and other General Accounting Process teams as well.

**Internal**

**CUSTOMERS**:

- Controllership
- General Accounting
- Tax
- Finance

**External**
- Outsourced Providers
- Local Statutory Auditors
- Group Statutory Auditors
- Sox Compliance Auditors
- Tax and other compliance authorities

**Educational Qualification**
- CA with 0-2 years of experience in relevant field

**Prior experience should be in the specific areas like**:

- Strong accounting background as well as a good understanding of accounting regulations, Accounting Standards
- Working knowledge of SAP/ERP system, preferable
- Experience of having participated in Audits of Large to Medium Scale organizations preferable.
- Awareness of tax & statutory requirements
- Efficient work ethics with proven ability to meet deadlines
- Clear and effective communication & interpersonal skills
- Driven & self-motivated with the ability to work independently & deliver under pressure
- Adaptability, flexibility, and responsiveness
- Fluent English and speaking / writing

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'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.

Job ID R0091771