Assistant Vice President, Finance Reporting - C12

The position of Assistant Vice President, Controllers Reconciliation Utility, is responsible for reconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts for specific business Segment. Role supports the respective reconciliation segment leads in driving full compliance of the Balance Sheet Reconciliation and Substantiation Policy. 

Responsibilities:

CORE FUNCTION

• Responsible for ensuring Balance Sheet accounts for the respective segment have been reconciled in line with Balance Sheet Reconciliation and Substantiation Policy and standard /desktop documented procedure
• Ensure reconciliation performed by team (reconcilers/reviewers) meet the following:
  • All exceptions (including aged items, reconciliation breaks and unsubstantiated balances) breaching reportable thresholds have been completely and accurately reported in eRecon.
  • Supporting documentation has been maintained for the work performed and exceptions noted (including action required and ownership working with the Account Owner).
  •  Where applicable, root cause/s of recurring exceptions should be determined and documented (working alongside the Account Owner and Exception Owner).
  • Obtain from Account owner and report the P&L at risk in eRecon including any operational reserves taken
  • Appropriate action plans in place to resolve exceptions are accurately reported in eRecon. Where applicable, escalations have been done in accordance with the Balance Sheet Escalation Protocol.

• Support reconciliation segment leads for coordination of all Internal and External Audits, Regulatory exam, etc. 
• Support reconciliation segment leads in preparation of various MIS and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Partner with Controller Transformation group to improve efficiency, effectiveness, productivity, and/or control.
• Support Strategic programs of the firm like Strategic ledger implementation.

ENHANCING CONTROLS

• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of teams and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards
• Support creation of effective control environment to ensure adherence with all internal and external policies and procedures.  Direct and coordinate audits and internal reviews
• Drive zero tolerance culture on control breaches
• Drive and coordinate remediation of all high and medium risk EUCs/spreadsheet

Qualifications:

As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure:

• The ideal candidate will have extensive years (8+) of proven experience related to accounting, financial reporting and/ or product control.
• Demonstrate strong ability to analyze complex set of financial data and provide deeper insight on US GAAP / IFRS preferably in banking / financial services environment. Demonstrated career progression and a strong understanding and application of technical accounting principles and policies
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate through all levels of the organization
• Ability to influence peers and business partners to take action necessary to achieve goals
• Extensive experience in working with a variety of financial platforms. Proficiency with MS Project and MS Office Suite
• Financial management competencies
• Demonstrated ability to manage in a complex and dynamic environment
• Leadership and team building and mentoring skills are vital; must have the ability to guide staff through complex and cross border transformation initiatives
• Self-motivated with the ability to make decisions in the absence of detailed instructions
• Ability to drive implementations by motivating and directing multiple project teams
• Ability to foster and develop teams in distributed geographic environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage risks and enhance controls in complex financial accounting processes
• Ability to work across functional areas

Education:

CA/CPA/CMA/MBA or equivalent academics