Area Controller

Website LSEG · Colombo

Area Controller

LSEG · Colombo

About Us

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. We are dedicated, open-access partners committed to excellence, enabling businesses and economies worldwide to fund innovation and manage risk. With over 300 years of history and a presence in 65 countries, we provide the stability and trust that allow our customers to pursue their ambitions with clarity.

Our People

People are at the heart of our success. Our values—Integrity, Partnership, Excellence, and Change—shape how we work and help our people fulfill their potential. we foster an inclusive culture that encourages diversity, teamwork, and continuous personal growth, offering meaningful career paths across our global organization.

Role Summary

The Area Controller will lead a Regional Financial Controllership team, ensuring high-quality financial management, accounting, tax, and statutory compliance across their assigned sub-region. This role requires a proactive leader capable of working within a global network of colleagues and partners to exceed stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership: Manage, train, and motivate a dedicated team of 7–10 financial professionals.

  • Compliance & Stewardship: Review financial documents to ensure adherence to both group and local statutory requirements.

  • Control Environment: Design, implement, and evidence robust internal and external compliance controls.

  • Financial Oversight: Supervise the month-end close process, ensuring all reconciliation obligations and critical deadlines are met.

  • Reviews: Conduct regular balance sheet and cost reviews to maintain financial integrity.

  • Stakeholder Management: Lead primary relationships with Regional Tax, Internal Audit, Treasury, General Accounting, and external outsource partners.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Qualifications: Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/CA) or a degree in Accounting/Finance with 7–9 years of relevant experience. Candidates with part-qualifications and proven experience will also be considered.

  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Oracle, HFM, and Blackline accounting systems.

  • Financial Expertise: Strong background in IFRS and the preparation of statutory accounts across multiple entities within a large organization.

  • Leadership: Experience leading cross-geography relationships and working with senior stakeholders under tight deadlines.

  • Analytical Ability: Advanced Excel skills with the ability to manage complex spreadsheets for accurate reporting.

  • Process Orientation: Ability to design and operate robust reporting frameworks in a fast-changing environment.

  • Communication: Effective oral and written communication skills tailored to a global audience.

Career Path & Growth

  • Vertical Growth: Potential to advance to Regional Controller.

  • Horizontal Growth: Opportunities to manage additional sub-regions or transition into diverse Finance and General Accounting process teams.

  • Environment: A career stage focused on Management with multifaceted options for skill deepening.

Key Stakeholders

  • Internal: Controllership, General Accounting, Tax, and Finance teams.

  • External: Outsourced providers, Local/Group Statutory Auditors, Compliance Auditors, and Tax authorities.

Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Company: LSEG

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