Business Unit Controller

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'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 over 60 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific.

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 over 60 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.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for local statutory and tax compliance either for a Country or a group of Countries, by working closely with internal teams and external service providers.

• Work with various business partners 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 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 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

Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Accountant from a recognised professional institute (CIMA/ACCA/CA) or with a Degree in Accounting/ Finance from a recognized university with 3-5 years of experience.

• Candidates with part qualification/ degree and relevant experience also considered.

• Experience of using Oracle, HFM, Blackline accounting systems

• Strong track record in Preparation of Statutory accounts across multiple entities financial accounting in a large organisation

• Strong IFRS knowledge Strong understanding of accounting concepts

• Experience of dealing with senior team members and reporting to tight deadlines

• Experience of managing cross geography relationships Have strong excel skills and be confident managing complex spreadsheets to ensure accurate reporting.

• Be a lead proponent of driving an open culture and approach to working across finance

• Ability to scope and shape role while adapting to constantly evolving environment

• Strong process orientation, with ability to design and operate robust reporting frameworks

• Ability to build strong working relationships with global colleagues Improve 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.

• Applies 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 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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