Lizanne Basson
About Lizanne Basson
Lizanne Basson is a Business Unit Controller at Thomson Reuters, with a strong background in management accounting and extensive international experience. She has worked in various roles across the UK, Luxembourg, and Switzerland, and has collaborated with global teams, enhancing her understanding of diverse business environments.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Lizanne Basson currently serves as a Business Unit Controller at Thomson Reuters in Zug, Switzerland. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the financial management and strategic planning of the business unit. Her role involves overseeing financial operations and collaborating with various departments to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Lizanne Basson has extensive experience at Thomson Reuters, where she worked in various roles over a span of 12 years. She began as an Accountant from 2008 to 2015 in London, then transitioned to Business Unit Controller from 2015 to 2017, also in London. She continued in this role from 2017 to 2020 in Luxembourg, where she gained significant insights into managing financial operations across different regions.
Education and Qualifications
Lizanne Basson has a strong educational background in finance and management. She studied at the University of South Africa, earning a Bachelor's Degree in B.Com Marketing Management from 2001 to 2004. She also achieved a CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, completing her studies from 2013 to 2018. Additionally, she holds a Practical Accounting Diploma from Damelin, which she completed in 2000.
Experience in Luxembourg
During her tenure in Luxembourg, Lizanne Basson gained extensive experience consulting with top-level financial, tax, and legal experts. She regularly attended board of directors' meetings to discuss high-level strategies, enhancing her expertise in managing holding companies and navigating complex financial environments.
Global Business Acumen
Lizanne Basson has developed a global business acumen through her work with business units across Europe and Africa. She has experience in a shared accounting service center in London, where she dealt with entities from multiple regions and currencies. Her collaboration with colleagues in shared service centers in India and the USA has further broadened her understanding of diverse cultures and operational practices.