Manager, Balance Sheet Controls and Assurance

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for the quarterly balance sheet review and attestation process for the Group and report on the status of balance sheet reconciliations and any significant reconciling items to the Group Financial Controller.
• Expected to have a good understanding the design and implementation of the Balance Sheet Control Framework, identification of risk areas and control gaps.
• Experience in Blackline and Oracle/ SAP is mandatory
• Investigate the reconciliation preparation & approval process and identify areas for improvement.
• Propose and advise on potential impact to financial statements while reviewing of open items.
• Review the application of correct accounting principles while reviewing the reconciliations.   
• Work closely with the Financial Controls team to ensure adherence to the Financial Controls Framework.
• Review significant reconciling items within Blackline on a regular basis to ensure the classification and ageing has been correctly applied, and that there is appropriate action on aged reconciling items.
• Support the Balance Sheet controls in driving the compliance to the Group Balance Sheet Reconciliation Policy.
• Gain and maintain an excellent understanding of key business processes.
• Document and report the results to senior management on control gaps and weaknesses.
• Any other Ad-hoc requirements.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Professional Accounting Qualification and/or a degree in a related field with a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience preferably in a Big 4 Audit Firm.
• Strong background in implementing and monitoring Financial Controls.
• Good knowledge on technical accounting concepts and principles.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with global colleagues.
• Must be able to deliver results through effective problem solving and collaboration with others in the team as also across functions.
• Be able to adapt to evolving business and regulatory environments and manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to adapt and learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective oral and written communication that resonates with the target audience.
• Attention to detail and accuracy oriented having an inquisitive mindset.
• Ability to work during UK hours.
• Planning and prioritising according to business needs.

Our Purpose and Values

Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Underpinning our purpose, our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change set the standard for everything we do, every day. They guide the way we interact with each other, the partners we work with and our customers. Delivering on our purpose and living up to our values is a responsibility that we all share.

Integrity: We stand by our principles and deliver on our promises. We earn trust by acting responsibly.

Partnership: Our open model is integral to how we do business. We forge long-term relationships; we work together to solve evolving needs and deliver strategic outcomes.

Excellence: Our breadth of capabilities sets us apart, globally. We achieve industry leading outcomes by combining unique, diverse perspectives and knowledge across markets.

Change: We embrace change. We combine human ingenuity, technology, risk management, and insight to create the products and services that lead and shape the industry.

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.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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