Manager, Financial Controllership, Engineering at London Stock Exchange Group plc

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Control, Month End Cycle, IAS, IFRS, Excel, Communication, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Audit Management, Cost Assurance, Project Accounting, Balance Sheet Reviews, Stakeholder Management, Control Framework, SAP, Oracle

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Position Summary This role is within the Engineering Controllership team, partnering with the wider Engineering Finance team. Engineering Controllership is responsible for Month End management and deliverables, the accuracy of the ledgers (from an IAS/IFRS/Company Policy perspective) through cost assurance activities, Balance Sheet reviews, external/internal audit engagements and identifying areas for improvement to reduce audit risks. Controllership also works closely with the Lease Accounting, Project Accounting and Fixed Assets teams as well as being a key contributor in various company-wide initiatives. This role requires strong relationship building with Business Finance and the General Accounting teams, which is critical to ensure that all costs, commitments and liabilities are accurately recorded on a timely basis. The successful candidate should have experience of working in a changing/evolving environment, demonstrate the ability to be a problem solver, have strong communication skills, be able to quickly establish a robust process and partner effectively with finance and non-finance teams. Role Responsibilities / Accountabilities: Manage and coordinate Monthly Close activities in SAP and Oracle, driving cost assurance measures to ensure results are complete and accurate Managing the Technology leases related accounting process Manage and develop direct report, providing training and guidance on best practice Production of key supporting schedules and accounting memos for significant costs Create a control framework to highlight any potential accounting issues and identify opportunities for a more robust control environment to mitigate key risks Manage/understand project accounting entries for respective Division Coordinate the preparation of balance sheet schedules, providing full commentary on movements and breakdown of balances where required Manage and coordinate audit responses Work with multiple stakeholders to deliver outcomes they own by providing corresponding accounting, reporting and financial control support and enablement activities Provide guidance to the wider finance team to ensure all financial and accounting regulations and legislation are adhered to Key Relationships: Engineering/ Finance Business Partners Lease Accounting Team Project Accounting/Fixed Asset Team General Accounting Functions Preferred Technical/Professional Skills & Competencies: Essential skills Advance level Excel (VBA/Marcos not required) Experience in Month End cycle and financial control Good working knowledge of IAS/IFRS Proven ability to form strong relationships with customer and stakeholders Comfortable with working autonomously as well as part of a team Proven ability to meet deadlines as well as working to a monthly close timetable Clear and effective communicator Strong customer focus & work ethic Self-motivated. Desired skills SAP and Oracle experience is desirable Preferred Educational Qualifications/ Certifications: Professional Accounting Qualification - ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or overseas equivalent). Career Stage: Manager 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. 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Responsibilities

The role involves managing Monthly Close activities and ensuring the accuracy of financial ledgers through various assurance activities. It also includes coordinating audit responses and providing financial control support to stakeholders.