Senior Associate – Finance Risk and Controls

Role profile:

The Finance, Risk and Controls team is charged with the design and build of a UK SOX compliant controls framework.  This includes the design and implementation of controls, testing of those controls and serving as a 2nd line of defence function for management. The team is part of the larger LSEG Finance organization, and reports to the Group Controller. The Senior Associate will be part of a team that performs the testing of financial controls - design and implementation (D&I) and effectiveness. The role reports to the Record to report and Plan to Perform Director.

ROLE SUMMARY:

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: FULL-TIME role.

Location: Bangalore, India

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Perform Design & Implementation and Operating Effectiveness assurance (controls testing) program.
• Work with control owners to identify, design and conduct the management assessment of internal controls.
• Liaise with and support 1LoD with control framework changes. Evaluation and remediation of control exceptions.
• Lead MetricStream, including the quarterly Attestation process. Design & support business requirements for MetricStream system of record for controls testing and ensure ongoing proper use and support.
• Collaborate with the external audit team, operational management, and business owners to coordinate the audits and aim to resolve identified issues.
• Support the quarterly controls attestation process, ensuring that control attributes are up to date and reflect previous responses.
• Support process improvement and control optimization projects
• Support UAT within Metric Stream and Oracle
• Developing critical metrics, KRIs to measure effectiveness of key controls
• Analysis of Issues, its impact, and working with key partners to remediate controls
• Raising Risk Events (RE) or Self-Identified Issues (SII’s) and working with relevant partners for resolution
• Providing training to wider finance on relevant topics throughout the year

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Required

• At least 4+ years of work experience, including proven track record in public accounting combined with SOX compliance program.
• University (equivalent) degree and/or ACCA (equivalent)
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to work well with peers and management globally
• Strong command of Office applications

Preferred

• Knowledge of Audit Command Language (ACL) Analytics and proficiency in MS Office tools. 
• Internal/ External audit experience and/or prior consulting experience
• Familiarity with SAP Accounting and Billing applications, Oracle Financials, SalesForce.com
• Knowledge of modules like Record to Report - Billing to Cash, Accounts Receivable (AR), Cash-Out - Contract-to-pay, Accounts Payable (AP) and Cash management. Identifying gaps in the existing processes and providing recommendations for process improvement and mitigating risks arising from the gaps.
• Experience in/ understanding of IT General Controls & Application controls.
• Working knowledge of Power Tools like Power BI, Tableau,Blackline, Celonis etc. 

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN:

Competitive base salary dependent on experience

We recognize that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible, and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you. We take hybrid approach to workplace, this role is [Blended - 3 Days Office Based. ]

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.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

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