Associate Accountant- Finance Control

​​​​LSEG is a leading global financial infrastructure and data provider and plays a vital social and economic role in the world's financial system.  LSEG is one of the world’s leading providers of financial markets infrastructure and delivers financial data, analytics, news and index products to more than 40,000 customers in over 170 countries.  LSEG has a team of 25,000 people in over 60 countries. 

The Finance Controllership Team provides financial control and accounting support to LSEG globally. Financial Controllers are responsible for the delivering of high-quality management reporting and controllership. 

Responsibilities / Accountabilities 

• Manage the month end reporting process, tracking entries, ensuring completeness and accuracy 

• Prepare P&L reporting for month end 

• Manage and monitor prepayments and AP accruals 

• Monthly review and evaluation of balance sheet accounts for business units. Working with the business units, centralized functions and global service centers to resolve issues and minimize risk. 

• Manage the aged open Purchase Orders 

Technical/Professional Skills & Competencies 

• Good working knowledge of IFRS  

• Proven ability to form strong relationships with stakeholders 

• Proven ability to meet deadlines as well as working to a monthly close timetable  

• Clear and effective communicator 

• Highly motivated with ability to work independently or in a team environment and drive results 

• Self-starter and able to work with changing priorities and time pressures  

• Strong customer focus and work ethic  

• Intermediate Level Excel

Education/ Certifications 

• Professional Finance Qualification – e.g. MBA/CA Inter or equivalent 

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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.

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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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