Business Unit Controller

Business Unit Controller

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for local statutory and tax compliance either for a Country or a group of Countries, by working closely with outsources 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’s global reporting timetable, reviewing to ensure that critical accounts are reconciled to underlying documentation, that transactions are coded accurately in line with LSEG accounting policies 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:

Career Options would be available both Vertical and Horizontal. The Job Holder could either move horizontally or take on more Complex Accounting related to a different country or group of countries or move Vertical to become an Area Controller and manage a region with staff management responsibilities.

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

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

Accounting Graduates having core prior experience in the specific areas as mentioned below

OVERALL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

Graduates - 4 to 5 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 

Working knowledge of SAP/ERP system, preferable

Experience of having participated in Audits of Large to Medium Scale organizations preferable 

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

Awareness 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

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.

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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.

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Experience Level

Senior Level