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As a member of the Statutory Financial Reporting & Control team at the London Stock Exchange Group Ltd, you will have the opportunity to specialize in various aspects of accounting, collaborate with statutory auditors and 3rd party providers for tax reporting, and produce year-end financial reports. Your role will revolve around core accounting skills as you engage with different business divisions to facilitate the completion of statutory audits. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting and Control, you will support the Business Unit Controller for an entity or a group of entities. This hybrid role involves a combination of office and remote work, following the early UK Business shift timings of 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM (Sri Lanka Time). **Role Responsibilities:** - Support the timely and accurate delivery of financial reporting and control services to the subsidiaries of the London Stock Exchange Group Ltd. - Assist in the month-end close process, ensuring adherence to reporting timetables and accurate recording of transactions in line with relevant accounting policies and standards. - Collaborate with external auditors to ensure the timely completion of statutory and tax audits. - Aid the tax team in addressing tax audits. - Ensure that reporting timelines are met while maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality. - Adhere to internal controls as per group policies and the financial control framework. - Work collaboratively to identify and support continuous improvement activities. **Preferred Skills & Experience:** - Accounting undergraduates - Part qualification in globally recognized professional accounting body (CA, ACCA, or CIMA preferred). - Strong understanding of accounting concepts and Accounting/Book-Keeping Entry Knowledge. - Proficient in Excel and confident in handling sophisticated spreadsheets for accurate reporting. - Excellent oral and written English skills. - Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy. - Ability to work autonomously and make well-informed decisions. - Capability to build strong working relationships with global colleagues. - Adaptability to meet business priorities and timelines. - Experience in an audit firm and familiarity with SAP, Oracle, and Oracle Fusion systems will be advantageous. **Key Learning Outcomes:** - Gain practical experience in financial accounting and reporting within a global financial reporting environment. - Acquire hands-on exposure to innovative ERP systems. - Enhance sophisticated Excel skills applied to real-world financial reporting. - Develop an understanding of tax regulations. - Experience in collaborating and communicating with various parties. In addition to the job details, London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. As part of a team that drives financial stability and empowers economies, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact and advance your career. LSEG is a global financial markets infrastructure and data provider with a culture built on integrity, partnership, excellence, and change. Joining a diverse workforce of 25,000 people across 65 countries, you will be encouraged to bring your true self to work and contribute to a dynamic organization that fosters new ideas. LSEG is committed to sustainability, partnering with customers to support their sustainability goals and contributing to community development through the LSEG Foundation. Various benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days, and wellbeing initiatives, are provided to employees. By joining LSEG, you will be part of a collaborative and creative culture that values individuality and encourages personal development.,
