Intern, Financial Accounting and Control

Position Summary

London Stock Exchange Groups Business Services arm supports multiple legal entities located globally enabling you to practice your financial knowledge and skills in a professional setting. The Intern-Financial Reporting and Control will be assigned to a team lead, where they will assist to prepare, develop, and analyse financial information, enabling the senior management to make well-informed decisions, leading to future stability, growth, and profitability. The candidate will have the opportunity to understand the overall business model of the company focusing on core accounting skills, working across different business divisions to support the whole organisation. The intern will be rotated through our divisions of responsibility for more learning opportunity, and they will become proficient on premier software systems. You will appreciate the very well-structured operating processes and the hands-on application of finance principles in a fast-paced work environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Perform accounting transactions in the general ledger, sub-ledgers and reporting modules, including collecting, recording, and verifying financial data.

• Shadowing members of the team as they perform their duties and support them on daily activities.

• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and validations.

• Ensures adherence to group reporting and regulatory requirements.

• Work together in identification and support of continuous improvement activities.

• Assistance may be required in the preparation of monthly or weekly financial reports.

• Develop and use spreadsheets, databases, and other reports.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Pursuing a Finance degree/professional qualification (ACA/CIMA/ACCA).

• Good knowledge on accounting concepts and principles.

• Good Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages.

• Ability to build strong working relationships with global colleagues.

• Willingness to adapt and learn in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective oral and written communication that resonates with the target audience.

• Take on responsibility and sense of partnership.

• Attention to detail and accuracy oriented.

• Ability to work according to UK work hours.

• Planning and prioritising according to business needs.

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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 anyones 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.

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Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Time Type: Full time