Business Unit Controller

London Stock Exchange Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement planning

Volunteer days

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) in Bengaluru seeks a finance professional to oversee local statutory and tax compliance, coordinating with outsourcing partners and business partners to ensure accurate accounting in enterprise systems. You will support month-end close per LSEG timetable and assist in audits and tax provisions.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, SAP/ERP experience, and excellent communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting background and knowledge of accounting regulations.
• Experience participating in audits (Statutory/SOX).
• Working knowledge of SAP/ERP systems (preferable).
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with customers and partners.
• Fluent English with clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for local statutory and tax compliance for a country or group of countries.
• Coordinate with outsourced service providers and business partners to ensure accurate, timely accounting in enterprise systems.
• Ensure month-end close aligns with global timetable and reconciliations are supported by documentation.
• Work with Tax and Transfer Pricing to review quarterly calculations and true-ups for local books.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

SAP/ERP

Audits

Stakeholder management

Communication

Independence

Adaptability

English fluency

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

SAP/ERP

Job description

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for local statutory and tax compliance either for a Country or a group of Countries, by working closely with outsources service providers. Work with various business partners to ensure legal entities are accurately, completely and timely accounted for in the enterprise systems, as well as to ensure good controls of underlying processes are in place. Ensure the month end close in line with LSEG’s global reporting timetable, reviewing to ensure that critical accounts are reconciled to underlying documentation, that transactions are coded accurately in line with LSEG accounting policies and local accounting policies.

• Analysis of all Balance Sheet and Cost accounts
• Liaise with auditors on Statutory & SOX audits
• Participate in regional balance sheet and cost reviews
• In conjunction with the Tax Department completion of tax packs, booking of tax provisions and monitoring tax accounts movements
• In conjunction with the Transfer Pricing Department review the quarterly calculation for Group books and also perform the true up Calculation for local books
• Provide support as appropriate in any tax audits as agreed with the Tax Department either directly or through 3rd party providers

CAREER PATH: [WHAT NEXT?]

Career Options would be available both Vertical and Horizontal. The Job Holder could either move horizontally or take on more Complex Accounting related to a different country or group of countries or move Vertical to become an Area Controller and manage a region with staff management responsibilities. There would be varied career options available in also Finance teams and other General Accounting Process teams as well.

CUSTOMERS:

• INTERNAL: Controllership General Accounting Tax Finance
• EXTERNAL: Outsourced Providers Local Statutory Auditors Group Statutory Auditors Sox Compliance Auditors Tax and other compliance authorities

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

Accounting Graduates having core prior experience in the specific areas as mentioned below.

OVERALL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

Graduates - 3 to 5 years of core prior experience in the specific areas as mentioned below.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE SHOULD BE IN THE SPECIFIC AREAS LIKE:

• Strong accounting background as well as a good understanding of accounting regulations, Accounting Standards
• Working knowledge of SAP/ERP system, preferable
• Experience of having participated in Audits of Large to Medium Scale organizations preferable
• Proven ability to form strong customer relationships, an understanding of customer focus and service delivery
• Awareness of tax & statutory requirements
• Efficient work ethics with proven ability to meet deadlines
• Clear and effective communication & interpersonal skills
• Drive & self motivation with the ability to work independently & deliver under pressure
• Adaptability, flexibility, and responsiveness
• Fluent English and speaking / writing

Proud to share LSEG in India is Great Place to Work certified (Jun ’25 – Jun ’26).

Learn more about our culture and company purpose directly from our India based colleagues’ video: Bengaluru, India | Where We Work | LSEG Career Stage: Senior Associate London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information: Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. 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. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering. LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.