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 develop jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years.
Position Summary
Senior Executive - Financial Accounting and Control will be responsible for handling the financial accounting and control related services provided by the finance CoE to the subsidiaries of the London Stock Exchange Group. The role is focused on driving the centralised services provided to the operational improvement, building resilience and working with key collaborators to on board new scope.
The successful candidate will hold a pivotal role in the Finance CoE team and require project management skills, technical skills, and the ability to proactively manage key stakeholder relationships.
Role Responsibilities
Responsible for timely and accurate delivery financial reporting and control activities ensuring accurate collection, recording, and verification of financial data whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality.
Responsible for accommodating standardizing processes, documenting and building resilience within the team.
Responsible for journal postings, reconciliations, and intercompany recharge processes, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
Ensure adherence to the London Stock Exchange Group policies and procedures and ensure that accurate financial controls are in place.
Support the external audit process for companies within scope including liaising with the external auditors to address their questions and requests (CAS).
Assist seamless on boarding of additional scope, aligning the process to according to the TOM.
Support Group projects and ensure seamless implementation of any new systems and processes.
Collaborate effectively with onshore and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and consistency in financial operations and be a key member of the Finance CoE.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Having professional accounting degree with minimum of 2 years of experience in General Accounting.
Background in finance shared services would be an added advantage.
Candidates with part qualification/ degree and proven experience also considered.
Experience in managing a similar scope will be an added advantage.
Experience of using SAP/Oracle/Oracle Fusion and Blackline accounting systems.
Experience in ERPs such as SAP, Oracle & Oracle Fusion will provide you an edge.
Strong Track Record in:
Financial accounting in a large organisation
Strong understanding of accounting concepts
Experience of working with senior stakeholders and reporting to tight deadlines
Experience of managing cross geography relationships
Have strong excel skills and be confident managing sophisticated spreadsheets to ensure accurate reporting.
Have a strong track record in standardising processes and documentation.
Be a lead proponent of driving a collaborative 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
Maximises opportunities, i.e. challenges ways of working, embraces Group practices, seeks and provides information and clarification.
Effective oral and written communication that resonates with the target audience.
Utilises 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.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Ability to work according to UK work hours.
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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What We Do
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a diversified international markets infrastructure business —earning our clients’ trust for over 300 years. That legacy of customer-focused excellence ensures that you can rely on our expertise in capital formation, intellectual property and risk and balance sheet management.
As global leaders in financial indexing, benchmarking and analytic services, we offer unrivalled access to international capital markets. Our high-performance technology solutions enable companies worldwide to access funds for growth and development. And with our Data & Analytics, Capital Markets and Post Trade divisions, we provide a comprehensive, integrated suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services that help our customers pursue—and achieve—their ambitions.
You can count on our open access model for unparalleled partnership, flexibility, stability, and support across all of our businesses. That’s how we make a difference— ensuring people can meet their potential—worldwide.
