Finance Operations Intern

About the role

LSEG is looking for an intern to join its Finance Services Operations team in Colombo. The selected candidate supports daily Finance Services Operations activities as directed by senior colleagues in the team.

Key responsibilities

• Process financial transactions daily, ensuring accounting processes and controls are followed
• Handle correspondence and keep accurate records
• Manage account statuses and balances, identifying inconsistencies
• Support monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with reporting and regulatory requirements and adherence to agreed terms
• Support the finance teams during high volumes or complex resolutions so that group KPI targets and management reporting deadlines are met
• Carry out ad hoc reporting and requests from Group and local finance

Required profile

• Entry-level finance degree or professional qualification from a reputed institute
• Good knowledge of accounting concepts and principles
• Excellent oral and written English
• Ability to work according to UK work hours
• Planning and prioritising according to business needs

Required skills

• Microsoft Office packages
• Detail focus and accuracy orientation
• Teamwork and responsible attitude