Finance Accounting Intermediate Analyst

Finance Accounting Intermediate Analyst

Team/Role Overview

The Finance Accounting Intermediate Analyst is a developing professional role. Deals with most problems independently and has some latitude to solve complex problems. Integrates in-depth specialty area knowledge with a solid understanding of industry standards and practices. Good understanding of how the team and area integrate with others in accomplishing the objectives of the subfunction/ job family. Applies analytical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and methodologies. Requires attention to detail when making judgments and recommendations based on the analysis of factual information. Typically deals with variable issues with potentially broader business impact. Applies professional judgment when interpreting data and results. Breaks down information in a systematic and communicable manner. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to exchange potentially complex/sensitive information. Moderate but direct impact through close contact with the businesses' core activities. Quality and timeliness of service provided will affect the effectiveness of own team and other closely related teams.

What you’ll do

• Supports the manage and control data flows to and within Finance applications to ensure integrity and completeness of data, including by preparing and recording financial transactions for legal vehicle and regulatory reporting purposes, updating the general ledger, recording financial transactions, and preparing of consolidated financial statements, in accordance with management reporting requirements, for legal vehicle & regulatory purposes.
• Preparation of accounts for numerous legal vehicles across region in line with global guidelines.
• Review and examine key controls for accounting process within the process handled.
• Assists in the management of one or more processes, reports, procedures or products.
• Take responsibility for the accurate reporting of accounting reconciliations on Citi reporting tools.
• Identifies and resolves problems using independent judgment for assigned products/ business.
• Implement workflow or process change and redesign basis strong basic understanding of the specific product / business / function.
• Able to articulate own process along with its key controls and support reasoning with appropriate evidence in assigned area of work.
• Communicate with Legal Entity Managers across multiple locations on the status of the reconciliations/ accounting performed.
• Identify and appropriately highlight / elevate potential issues relating to account with stakeholders such as Regional Balance Sheet control group / Country controllers / Global process lead (GPL) and Global process owner (GPO) and work with them for resolution.
• Applies understanding of how the team and area integrate with others in accomplishing objectives.
• Provides guidance to new or lower level analysts.
• Resolves problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired accounting experience and guided by precedents.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup.

What we’ll need from you

• 4-7 years of experience in accounting management with commensurate stakeholder management experience
• Preferred experience in Finance, Controllers, Accounting and excellent knowledge of Excel
• Good knowledge of banking products, especially in the Retail Banking area
• Understanding of accounting principles
• Very good knowledge of English in spoken and written form
• Experience in banking welcome
• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience

What we can offer you

• Employer paid Defined Contribution Pension Plan contribution of 6% of employee's pensionable earnings (PPE Program)
• Employer paid Private Medical Care Package for employees and Private Medical Care Packages for certain family members available at preferential rates
• Employer paid Life Insurance Program for employees and Life Insurance for certain family members available at preferential rates
• Employee Assistance Program financed by Employer
• Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave; statutory and 2 weeks additional paid paternity leave)
• Sport Card for employees subsidised via Social Benefits Fund and Sport Cards for certain family members available at preferential rates
• Additional benefits from Company's Social Benefit Fund, in particular: Holidays Allowance, support for sport and cultural activities, team building events.
• Additional day off for volunteering
• Cafeteria/flex benefit – a company benefits system which enables employees to select and purchase benefits offered by a provider and available for employees on the platform.
• Opportunity to receive an annual discretionary incentive award
• Special offers and discounts for employees

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