Assistant Business Unit Controller – Thomson Reuters Foundation
Join a team which leverages media, legal and data-driven expertise to strengthen independent journalism, enable access to the law and promote responsible business.
We are the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, one of the world’s leading content and technology companies. A registered charity in the UK and the USA, our expertise is embedded across the globe.
For more than 40 years, we have promoted the highest standards in journalism by training reporters around the world to cover issues relevant to their local context, accurately and impartially. Today, we aim to foster free, fair, and informed societies by harnessing the power of the media, the law, and data intelligence.
We do this by informing, empowering and equipping key actors working in our areas of focus so that their decisions can have a positive impact on people, society and the environment. Our unique combination of media and legal expertise enables us to deliver targeted capacity-building programmes, research, news, legal support and convenings that support our mission. Together, we can shape a prosperous planet where no one is left behind.
We are seeking an Assistant Controller to join the Finance team in Bangalore, India to support the work of the reporting team.
About the Role
As an Assistant Controller at the Thomson Reuters Foundation, you will report into the Finance Reporting Team and be responsible for:
General accounting and month end reporting
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Assist in preparing financial reconciliations and reports related to balance sheet, income statements, and cash flow.
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Ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of transactions in the general ledger.
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Ensure accurate monthly reconciliations and collaborate with the team to address and resolve any discrepancies that may arise.
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Prepare journals for general accounting to ensure all financial transactions are properly documented.
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Address and resolve transaction and payment queries to ensure smooth financial operations.
Preparation and Analysis
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Support the preparation and analysis of month-end reporting to ensure all financial data is accurate and up to date.
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Perform financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and potential issues, providing insights to support decision-making.
Developments in the team
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Collaborate with the team and staff in the Foundation as required to develop and implement financial policies, processes , procedures, and guides that support strong internal controls and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
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Ensure compliance with international and UK charities reporting requirements and tax filings, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations.
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Participate in updating , developing and implementing new accounting systems and processes as required to improve efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
Audits
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Prepare working files and documentation for interim and end-of-year audits conducted with auditors, ensuring all financial records are accurate and complete.
About You
To be our Assistant Controller, you will likely have:
Qualifications:
Professional accountancy or finance qualification (CPA, CMA, CA/ICWA, MBA (Fin), or similar) preferred.
Experience:
Experience in month-end close activities, and financial reporting.
Proficiency with SAP (or similar ERP).
2+ years of relevant work experience required.
Mandatory 2-3 days work from office every week.
Technical Skills:
Excellent proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel (Power BI an advantage).
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide insights.
Soft Skills:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and a commitment to meeting deadlines.
Proactive mindset with a willingness to take initiative and drive process improvements.
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What’s in it For You?
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Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
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Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
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Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
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Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
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Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
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Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
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Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.
About Us
Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.
We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.
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