Associate Manager, Financial Accounting and Control

About the role

The Associate Manager Financial Accounting and Control prepares, develops and analyses financial information so that LSEG's senior management can make well-informed decisions supporting stability, growth and profitability. The role covers core accounting skills across business divisions, supports the whole organisation and reports to the Assistant Manager, Financial Reporting and Control.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare month-end account close and review processes to ensure accuracy of P&L and Balance Sheet and adherence to Group reporting deadlines
• Onboard additional scope and align processes to the TOM
• Ensure teams meet tight reporting deadlines with high accuracy and quality
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations and substantiations
• Support the external audit process by liaising with external auditors on their questions and requests (CAS)
• Adhere to internal controls as per Group policies and the financial control framework
• Support Group projects and implement new systems and processes
• Identify and support continuous improvement and partner with Entity Accountants, Financial Controllers, Group Reporting and Statutory Reporting teams

Required profile

• Professional accounting degree with a minimum of 4 years of experience in General Accounting
• Strong track record in processing core accounting transactions and consolidations
• Background in a finance shared services environment is an added advantage
• Ability to work according to UK work hours

Required skills

• Financial control processes, including account reconciliations and substantiations
• Production of reporting packs and schedules representing financial performance
• Hands-on experience in SAP, Oracle, Oracle Fusion and Blackline is an added advantage
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Excellent oral and written English and strong communication skills