Assistant Manager, Financial Accounting and Control

Job Description

Role Overview:You will be taking ownership of financial accounting and control tasks delegated by the Finance Center of Excellence (CoE) to the subsidiaries of the London Stock Exchange Group. Your role will involve handling centralized services for the Group, driving continuous improvement initiatives, encouraging resilience, and collaborating with key parties to seamlessly integrate new activities. You will play a pivotal role within the Finance CoE team, necessitating proficiency in project management, technical expertise, and the proactive management of crucial collaborator relationships.Key Responsibilities:- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial reporting and control related services to the subsidiaries within the Group.- Standardize processes, document, and build resilience within the team.- Onboard additional scope and align processes according to the TOM (Target Operating Model).- Develop standardized training documents for new joiners onboarding plan.- Ensure team adherence to the Groups policies and procedures with accurate financial controls in place.- Meet tight reporting timelines while maintaining high accuracy and quality levels.- Drive teams for crafting efficiency and onboarding new activities.- Support the external audit process for companies within scope and collaborate closely with external auditors.- Support Group projects and ensure implementation of new systems and processes.- Partner with Entity Accountants, Financial Controller, Group Reporting, and Statutory Reporting teams as a key member of the Finance CoE.Qualifications Required:- Professional accounting degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in General Accounting.- Background in finance shared services would be advantageous.- Candidates with a part qualification/degree along with relevant experience will also be considered.- Experience in handling a similar scope will be beneficial.- Experience with Oracle Fusion, Oracle EBS, SAP, and Blackline accounting systems is an added advantage.Additional Details about the Company:London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider focused on driving financial stability, empowering economies, and enabling sustainable growth for customers. LSEG values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement, offering a dynamic work environment across 65 countries. The companys culture is built on values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence, and Change, guiding decision-making and everyday actions. LSEG is committed to diversity and inclusivity, being an equal opportunities employer that does not discriminate based on various factors. Employees are encouraged to contribute to sustainability efforts, with initiatives like the LSEG Foundation supporting community groups and providing charitable grants. LSEG offers a range of benefits and support to its employees, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days, and wellbeing initiatives. Role Overview:You will be taking ownership of financial accounting and control tasks delegated by the Finance Center of Excellence (CoE) to the subsidiaries of the London Stock Exchange Group. Your role will involve handling centralized services for the Group, driving continuous improvement initiatives, encouraging resilience, and collaborating with key parties to seamlessly integrate new activities. You will play a pivotal role within the Finance CoE team, necessitating proficiency in project management, technical expertise, and the proactive management of crucial collaborator relationships.Key Responsibilities:- Ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial reporting and control related services to the subsidiaries within the Group.- Standardize processes, document, and build resilience within the team.- Onboard additional scope and align processes according to the TOM (Target Operating Model).- Develop standardized training documents for new joiners onboarding plan.- Ensure team adherence to the Groups policies and procedures with accurate financial controls in place.- Meet tight reporting timelines while maintaining high accuracy and quality levels.- Drive teams for crafting efficiency and onboarding new activities.- Support the external audit process for companies within scope and collaborate closely with external auditors.- Support Group projects and ensure implementation of new systems and processes.- Partner with Entity Accountants, Financial Controller, Group Reporting, and Statutory Reporting teams as a key member of the Finance CoE.Qualifications Required:- Professional accounting degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in General Accounting.- Background in finance shared services would be advantageous.- Candidates with a part qualification/degree along with relevant experience will also be considered.- Experience in handling a similar scope will be beneficial.- Experience with Oracle Fusion, Oracle EBS, SAP

Keyskills :
Financial accountingProject managementRelationship managementOracle FusionOracle EBSSAPAccounting conceptsProcess standardizationCommunication skillsTechnical expertiseBlackline accounting systemsExcel skillsCollaborative cultureReporting fra