Area Controller

About the role

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a commitment to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It's how we've contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years! Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services - and our open-access model - we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity. LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG's ticker symbol is LSEG. Our people: People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential. As a global organisation spanning 70 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers. Role Purpose: Reporting to the Senior Manager or regional revenue Assurance Controller. This position is a part of distributed team which is responsible for operational and technical controllership of the FTSE Russell, Workflows and Analytics businesses and ensuring compliance and enhancing data accuracy, policies and procedures. It requires close interaction with the D&A finance leadership team and finance leaders across LSEG as well as close coordination with the Centre of Excellence team. Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities: Opex monthly close activities for Management reporting, Actuals against the Plan/Forecast/Past performance Perform / review Sales Commissions accruals and deferrals and any other Opex related accounting entries Exercising strong control over monthly Opex close for assigned markets in alignment with the group's reporting policies and standards (including but not limited to IFRS15 & IFRS9). Dealing with the auditors (internal and external) for smooth and timely audit closures Ensuring compliance of Control Framework Management and adhering to its timelines Effective communication skills, ability to have a good connect with the relevant business partners and be a fine team contributor. Ready to learn / adapt to new financial reporting systems. Having an eye for not only at looking for the actual financial results but also understanding its implications for the future and taking any vital actions