Assistant Manager - Financial Accounting and Control

Assistant Manager, Financial Accounting and Control

ROLE SUMMARY:

The selected candidate for this role will be responsible for assisting the Europe based Post Trade controllership team in performing their monthly close and entity reporting and control activities.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

 

·        Preparation of month-end accounts as well as ledger closure and review processes to ensure accuracy of Income Statement and Balance Sheet and adhere to all group reporting deadlines.

·        Perform financial transactions in the general ledger and sub-ledgers, including recording and verifying the accuracy of the financial data.

·        Work collaboratively with the wider finance teams to ensure the transactions are properly accounted and reported.

·        Take ownership in preparing financial transactions, reconciliations, and analysis..

·        Responsible for standardizing processes, documenting and building resilience within the team.

·        Responsible for onboarding of additional scope and aligning the process according to the TOM.

·        Developing standardised training documents to ensure onboarding plan is in place for new joiners.

·        Ensure that the team adheres to the Group's policies and procedures and ensure that accurate financial controls are in place.

·        Ensuring the team meets tight reporting timelines whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality.

·        Responsible for driving the teams for crafting efficiency and onboarding new activities.

·        Support the external audit process for companies within scope including collaborating closely with the external auditors to address their questions and requests (CAS).

·        Support Management Reporting processes including analysis and reports.

·        Adherence to internal controls as per group policies and the financial control framework.

·        Work collaboratively in identification and support of current continuous improvement activities.

. Support Group projects and ensure seamless implementation of any new systems and processes.

. The role will be expected to partner with Entity Accountants, Financial Controller, Group Reporting, and Statutory Reporting teams and be a key member of the Finance Accounting and Control team.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

·        Group financial controllership team

·        FP&A and Business partnering teams

·        Wider controllership function especially group policy and consolidations and compliance

·        Financial Accounting and Control teams in India and Sri Lanka

·        External and internal auditors

·        Group Tax

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN:

 

·        A competitive compensation package and leave allowance.

·        The role will present several development opportunities and an opportunity to work closely with director and chief finance officer level team leaders.

·        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 a hybrid approach to the workplace and this role is blended.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

 

·        Having professional accounting degree with proven experience of 5 years in General Accounting. Applicants with part qualifications will be considered if they possess the relevant experience.

. Strong people and stakeholder management track record.

·        Experience in a similar role. Background in finance shared services would be an added advantage.

·        Tenacious. Ability to identify, chase down issues and follow through to conclusion.

·        Technical accounting, particularly UK GAAP and IFRS.

·        Experience of using SAP, Oracle, Oracle Fusion and Blackline accounting systems will be an added advantage.

. Background in financial services or post trade.

. Exposure in working in a ERP implementation project and related change management.

. Financial process improvement, standardisation and documentation.

. Experience in working with teams based across geographies.

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.

We're proud to have been recognised as a Great Place to Work® in India ‘25

Career Stage:

Senior Associate

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

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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Experience Level

Mid Level