Assistant Business Unit Controller - TRF

Assistant Business Unit Controller – Thomson Reuters Foundation

Join a team which leverages media, legal and data-driven expertise to strengthen independent journalism, enable access to the law and promote responsible business.

We are the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, one of the world’s leading content and technology companies. A registered charity in the UK and the USA, our expertise is embedded across the globe.

For more than 40 years, we have promoted the highest standards in journalism by training reporters around the world to cover issues relevant to their local context, accurately and impartially. Today, we aim to foster free, fair, and informed societies by harnessing the power of the media, the law, and data intelligence.

We do this by informing, empowering and equipping key actors working in our areas of focus so that their decisions can have a positive impact on people, society and the environment. Our unique combination of media and legal expertise enables us to deliver targeted capacity-building programmes, research, news, legal support and convenings that support our mission. Together, we can shape a prosperous planet where no one is left behind.

We are seeking an Assistant Controller to join the Finance team in Bangalore, India to support the work of the reporting team.

About the Role

As an Assistant Controller at the Thomson Reuters Foundation, you will report into the Finance Reporting Team and be responsible for:

General accounting and month end reporting

• Assist in preparing financial reconciliations and reports related to balance sheet, income statements, and cash flow.

• Ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of transactions in the general ledger.

• Ensure accurate monthly reconciliations and collaborate with the team to address and resolve any discrepancies that may arise.

• Prepare journals for general accounting to ensure all financial transactions are properly documented.

• Address and resolve transaction and payment queries to ensure smooth financial operations.

Preparation and Analysis

• Support the preparation and analysis of month-end reporting to ensure all financial data is accurate and up to date.

• Perform financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and potential issues, providing insights to support decision-making.

Developments in the team

• Collaborate with the team and staff in the Foundation as required to develop and implement financial policies, processes ,  procedures, and guides that support strong internal controls and ensure compliance with organizational standards.

• Ensure compliance with international and UK charities reporting requirements and tax filings, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations.

• Participate in updating , developing and implementing new accounting systems and processes as required  to improve efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.

Audits

• Prepare working files and documentation for interim and end-of-year audits conducted with auditors, ensuring all financial records are accurate and complete.

About You

To be our Assistant Controller, you will likely have:

Qualifications:

Professional accountancy or finance qualification (CPA, CMA, CA/ICWA, MBA (Fin), or similar) preferred.

Experience:

Experience in month-end close activities, and financial reporting.

Proficiency with SAP (or similar ERP).

2+ years of relevant work experience required.

Mandatory 2-3 days work from office every week.

Technical Skills:

Excellent proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel (Power BI an advantage).

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide insights.

Soft Skills:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and a commitment to meeting deadlines.

Proactive mindset with a willingness to take initiative and drive process improvements.

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What’s in it For You?

Do you want to be part of a team helping re-invent the way knowledge professionals work? How about a team that works every day to create a more transparent, just and inclusive future? At Thomson Reuters, we’ve been doing just that for almost 160 years. Our industry-leading products and services include highly specialized information-enabled software and tools for legal, tax, accounting and compliance professionals combined with the world’s most global news services – Reuters. We help these professionals do their jobs better, creating more time for them to focus on the things that matter most: advising, advocating, negotiating, governing and informing.

We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments that celebrate diversity and inclusion. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward. 

Accessibility 

As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.

We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.

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