Finance Accounting Analyst, Officer

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Citi Finance is responsible for the firm’s financial management and related controls.  We manage and partner on key Citi initiatives and deliverables, such as our quarterly earnings process and ensuring Citi’s compliance with financial rules and regulations.  The team comprises chief financial officers who partner with each of our businesses and disciplines including controllers, financial planning and analysis, strategy, investor relations, tax and treasury.

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Finance Accounting Analyst 2 based in Taguig. Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future.  For instance:

• Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.
• We believe all parents deserve time to adjust to parenthood and bond with the newest members of their families. That’s why in early 2020 we began rolling out our expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy to include Citi employees around the world.
• We empower our employees to manage their financial well-being and help them plan for the future.
• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.
• We have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life, including generous paid time off packages.
• We offer our employees resources and tools to volunteer in the communities in which they live and work. In 2019, Citi employee volunteers contributed more than 1 million volunteer hours around the world.

The Finance Accounting Analyst 2 is a developing professional role which integrates in-depth specialty knowledge with a solid understanding of industry standards and practices; demonstrates 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. 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.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare various regulatory and management reporting for various legal entities.
• Execute regulatory reporting including preparation and submission of regulatory forms and provide reporting guidance to legal
• entity managers or legal entity lawyers.
• Maintain records in support of the various filings
• Maintain strong controls for various regulatory filings
• Interface with Controllers, Legal, Citigroup Treasury, and Compliance staff on a global basis for information collection and issue resolution.
• Perform data analysis and data remediation.
• Support special projects assigned by management
• Review and examine key controls for accounting process within the process handled.
• Identifies and resolves problems using independent judgment for assigned products/ business.
• Able to articulate own process along with its key controls and support reasoning with appropriate evidence in assigned area of
• work.
• Applies understanding of how the team and area integrate with others in accomplishing objectives.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 2 to 4 years’ experience, preferably in a similar field
• Knowledge of Citi Finance Infrastructure and Reporting is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with all levels of management
• Strong organizational and time management skills to meet strict reporting deadlines
•  Database management skills a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
• Willingness to work a night shift schedule, typically from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, to align with United States time zones. This schedule commitment will be required for a minimum of two to three weeks, with particular emphasis during initial project transitions .

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to develop strong partnership with various stakeholders
• Able to handle high volume of work, adapt to change, and work effectively under pressure
• Proficient in MS Office applications (especially MS Excel)
• Knowledge of innovation and digital tools is a plus

Education:

• College graduate with a degree in business, preferably in Accountancy or Finance