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Intern, Financial Reporting & Control
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Summary

Location

Colombo

Type

internship

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About this role

London Stock Exchange Group’s 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 ideal 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. You will also be rotated through our divisions of responsibility for more learning opportunity, and will become proficient on globally renowned software systems. You will gain a sense of appreciation for 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 tasks.

  • Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and validations.

  • Ensures adherence to group reporting and regulatory requirements.

  • Work collaboratively 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 skills that resonate with the target audience.

  • Take on responsibility and display a sense of collaboration.

  • Attention to detail and accuracy oriented.

  • Ability to work according to UK work hours.

  • Planning and prioritising according to business needs

At LSEG we embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage collaboration, 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 driven to reach their potential.

We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise.

LSEG are committed to supporting emotional, physical, financial, and societal wellbeing. Our tailored benefits are a key part of this commitment, and we offer colleagues a range of support from healthcare and retirement planning to paid volunteering days and consumer discounts.

We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please make your recruiter aware, we want to ensure you perform at your best.

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 purposeful careers.

Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (“We”) may hold about you, what it’s used for, and how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.

If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.

Career Stage:

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.

Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, and how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.

If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.

Other facts

Tech stack
Accounting Concepts,Microsoft Office,Financial Reporting,Communication Skills,Attention to Detail,Collaboration,Adaptability,Spreadsheet Development

About LSEG

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a diversified international markets infrastructure business —earning our clients’ trust for over 300 years. That legacy of customer-focused excellence ensures that you can rely on our expertise in capital formation, intellectual property and risk and balance sheet management.

As global leaders in financial indexing, benchmarking and analytic services, we offer unrivalled access to international capital markets. Our high-performance technology solutions enable companies worldwide to access funds for growth and development. And with our Data & Analytics, Capital Markets and Post Trade divisions, we provide a comprehensive, integrated suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services that help our customers pursue—and achieve—their ambitions.

You can count on our open access model for unparalleled partnership, flexibility, stability, and support across all of our businesses. That’s how we make a difference— ensuring people can meet their potential—worldwide.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Financial Services

What you'll do

  • The intern will assist in preparing, developing, and analyzing financial information to support senior management's decision-making. Responsibilities include performing accounting transactions, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting continuous improvement activities.

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What does a Intern, Financial Reporting & Control do at LSEG?

As a Intern, Financial Reporting & Control at LSEG, you will: the intern will assist in preparing, developing, and analyzing financial information to support senior management's decision-making. Responsibilities include performing accounting transactions, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting continuous improvement activities..

Why join LSEG as a Intern, Financial Reporting & Control?

LSEG is a leading Financial Services company.

Is the Intern, Financial Reporting & Control position at LSEG remote?

The Intern, Financial Reporting & Control position at LSEG is based in Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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