Area Controller-1

The jobholder will be responsible for the leadership of a Regional Financial Controllership Team, The jobholder 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 drive 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, high performance regional financial controllership team of approx. 7 to 10

professionals
- Stewardship and review of financial statements 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
- Managing primary relationship with Regional Tax department, Finance, Internal Audit, Treasury, General Accounting, Group & Statutory Auditors, and outsource

partners

CUSTOMERS:
INTERNAL:

- Controllership
- General Accounting
- Tax
- Finance

EXTERNAL:

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

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

- Chartered Accountant or equivalent, preferable not mandatory
- Accounting Graduates having core prior experience in the specific areas as mentioned below

OVERALL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
Chartered Accountant with 4-5 years of relevant experience

Graduates
- 7 to 9 years of core prior experience in the specific areas as mentioned below

PRIOR EXPERIENCE SHOULD BE IN THE SPECIFIC AREAS LIKE:
Strong accounting background as well as a good understanding of accounting regulations, Accounting Standards

A good understanding of the latest development in IAS/IFRS, Sarbanes-Oxley Act Proven

Ability to form strong customer relationships, an understanding of customer focus and service delivery

A good understanding of tax & statutory requirements

Efficient work ethics with proven ability to meet deadlines

Clear and effective communication & interpersonal skills

Drive & self motivation with the ability to work independently & deliver under pressure

Adaptability, flexibility, and responsiveness

Fluent English and speaking / writing

At LSEG, we believe that creating a diverse and inclusive organisation is fundamental to the way we deliver on our promise of creating essential partnerships and open opportunities. Our open culture is central to how we deliver our purpose - driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth - in everything we do.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 70 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 any mental health or physical disability needs.

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