LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a global financial markets infrastructure and fintech company serving institutions across the capital markets. Its business spans Data & Analytics, Capital Markets, and Post Trade, providing financial indexing, market data, analytical tools, trading services, and post-trade infrastructure. LSEG supports capital formation, risk and balance sheet management, and access to international markets through a combination of financial expertise and technology. Its scale and range of specialist teams make it a relevant employer for professionals working across finance, data, technology, analytics, and business services.

Manager, Financial Accounting and Control – Colombo

Lead centralized financial reporting, accounting controls, reconciliations, and audit support for LSEG subsidiaries in Colombo. Drive process improvements, shared-services alignment, team performance, and control compliance.

Description

  • Provide centralized financial reporting and control services for LSEG subsidiaries
  • Maintain timely, accurate accounting in line with global policies, procedures, and accounting standards
  • Oversee bank reconciliations, reduce open items, and improve processes through transformation initiatives
  • Assess risks and process gaps, then implement corrective actions
  • Partner with Financial Controls to uphold the Financial Controls Framework
  • Ensure reporting and audit deliverables are completed on schedule
  • Provide timely information and documentation for internal and external audits
  • Bring new scope into the standard operating model and align related activities
  • Maintain effective balance sheet controls and ensure team alignment
  • Create standardized onboarding and training materials for new team members
  • Establish and track key performance indicators and communicate team results
  • Develop resilience and succession plans for critical team responsibilities
  • Work with Finance Systems Support on system improvements and corrective actions
  • Contribute to group projects and change-management initiatives
  • Address additional business requirements as needed

Requirements

  • University degree in a relevant discipline and/or a professional accounting qualification
  • Six to eight years of post-completion or post-qualification experience
  • Experience supporting both internal and external audits
  • Working knowledge of SAP and Oracle Fusion for financial accounting
  • Experience with large-scale ERP migrations, including Subledgers and General Ledger functions
  • Finance shared-services experience is advantageous
  • Strong experience implementing and monitoring financial controls
  • Sound understanding of technical accounting concepts and principles
  • Capacity to build effective relationships with colleagues across global teams
  • Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills across functions
  • Ability to respond to changing business and regulatory requirements while managing competing priorities
  • Willingness to learn and adjust in a fast-paced environment
  • Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Consistent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Availability to work UK business hours
  • Ability to plan and prioritize in response to business needs
  • Experience with SAP, Oracle Fusion, and BlackLine is advantageous

Benefits

  • Healthcare coverage
  • Retirement planning support
  • Paid volunteering days
  • Wellbeing programs and initiatives
  • Equal-opportunity support and reasonable accommodations for religious practices, mental health needs, and physical disabilities
  • Fundraising and volunteering opportunities through the LSEG Foundation

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