Senior Manager, Indirect Tax Reporting Lead

ABOUT US:

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 65 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.

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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. As a global organisation spanning 65 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 meaningful careers.

ROLE PROFILE:

Reporting to the Global Indirect Tax leader, you will lead the indirect tax compliance and reporting activities delivered through the Indirect Tax CoE, with responsibility for ensuring timely and accurate indirect tax fillings, across all jurisdictions in which LSEG operates.

ROLE SUMMARY:

In this position, you will oversee indirect tax compliance through the Indirect Tax CoE, with a focus on maintaining a robust control environment, driving process improvements, and ensuring the reporting function operates effectively and efficiently.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Oversee the Indirect Tax CoE teams based in India and Sri Lanka, ensuring technical excellence, operational efficiency and a strong focus on execution and continuous improvement.  
• Ensure the delivery of all indirect compliance obligations across relevant jurisdictions in line with statutory deadlines in collaboration with outsource provider.
• Identify, manage and monitor all indirect tax reserves for the Group ensuring appropriate accounting treatment and accurate reporting.
• Oversee the completion of indirect tax accounting activities upon which reporting depends, including performing or reviewing data checks to identify and resolve errors or anomalies.
• Own and maintain the Indirect Tax CoE Risk and Controls Matrix embedding robust controls and ensuring audit readiness across all reporting processes
• Support changes to tax requirements within accounting systems and ensure the reporting team is aligned with system-driven updates.
• Monitor, track and report on the delivery of Indirect Tax CoE objectives on a regular basis.
• Act as a primary point of escalation for day-to-day matters related to Indirect Tax CoE deliverables, providing timely support and resolution.
• Identify and drive efficiencies and processes improvements (including relationship with outsource provider), with a focus on leveraging technology and automation where appropriate.
• Foster the professional development and technical capabilities of personnel within the Indirect Tax CoE.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across Group Tax, and with other parts of the organisation (e.g. Controllership) to successfully deliver.
• Support operational interactions with tax authorities, ensuring accurate responses to data requests, audits and compliance queries.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• A solid background in finance or accounting with a strong understanding of indirect tax compliance and its impact on financial reporting
• Experience working in a global or multi-jurisdictional environment, ideally within a Tax CoE, or centralised reporting function.
• Proven ability to improve reporting processes through standardisation, issue resolution and continuous improvement
• Strong experience owning indirect tax reporting outcomes, with the ability to resolve open balances, ensure financial accuracy and engage confidently with finance and controllership teams
• A strong governance mindset with experience embedding and maintaining robust controls across compliance and reporting activities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative approach to working across tax, finance and external providers.

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN:

• Outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment
• Generous compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• A range of opportunities to develop and grow personally and professionally.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions are valued
• Work life balance and employee assistance program

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. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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