Job Title : Senior - Financial Control Analyst

Department : Financial Control

Location : Bangalore

Employment Type : Full-time (On-Site)

About Pearson :

We are the world’s learning company with more than 20,000 employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people. At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large and small.

Job Summary :

As the Manager - Finance Control and Reporting you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our organization adheres to the established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements as to the monthly/quarterly/annual financial closing and its reporting procedures. You will be responsible for the regular financial reporting activities of the organisation. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the regular financial reporting process as a second in command to the reporting tower.

• you’ll be responsible for monthly BS and PL analysis, month end close, financial, regulatory and tax reporting submissions.

• Using your deep understanding and technical skill in IFRS based financial reporting and the ability to translate commercial business transactions to the correct accounting treatment you’ll also report for new transactions, deals, products, entities, acquisitions or restructures.

• You’ll take responsibility and ownership over the work performed within the team, ensuring adherence to the timelines and work plan while maintaining high quality deliverables.

• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, and keep abreast of changes in the regulatory environment.

• Develop and implement audit plans, programs, and testing procedures to address identified risks.

• Collaborate with department heads and key stakeholders to provide guidance on compliance requirements and best practices.

• Prepare comprehensive audit reports, highlighting findings, recommendations, and corrective action plans.

• Monitor the implementation of corrective actions and verify their effectiveness.

• Foster a culture of compliance awareness and ethical behaviour throughout the organization.

• Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in audit and compliance management.

• Coordinate external audits and regulatory inspections as required.

• Provide training and support to employees on compliance matters.

Qualifications and Skills :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field with CA or CMA with 4-5 years of post-qualification experience or having completed intermediate levels of CA or CMA with 6-7 years of post-qualification experience in accounting department of Global MNCs.

• Proven experience of minimum 5-6 Years in audit, compliance, or a related field, with a focus on internal controls and risk management.

• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Proficient in using audit and compliance management tools and software.

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

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Job: FINANCE

Organization: Corporate Finance

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Req ID: 13966

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