Balance Sheet Reconciliation Sr. Manager, VP (Hybrid)

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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 Vice President, Balance Sheet Reconciliation Sr. Manager - Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Balance Sheet Reconciliation Sr. Manager - C13) based in BGC Taguig, Philippines.  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:

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The position of Vice President, Balance Sheet Reconciliation Sr. Manager, is responsible forreconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts for specific business Segment. Role supports the respective reconciliation segment lead by working closely with the Balance Sheet Governance Group, Account Owners group, SOX team, senior Controllers of the segment, product operations management teams. The role plays a pivotal role for a smooth cooperation between the functional reconciliation groups and account owners in driving full compliance of the Balance Sheet Reconciliation and Substantiation Policy.  

In this role, you’re expected to: 

CORE FUNCTION 

• Responsible for ensuring Balance Sheet accounts for the respective segment have been reconciled in line with BSRS Policy and standard /desktop documented procedure

• Ensure reconciliation performed by 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.

• Keep close traction with Controllers Finance Books and Records processes and product operational functions & reconciliation handoffs, Line of business controls

• Continuously review departmental processes and procedures for automation in order to maintain efficiency and accuracy of reporting. Ensure processes are properly documented and are SOX complaint.

• Play a key role in driving and support implementation of strategic ledger. Formulate strategy and execute UAT for the reconciliation function.

• Facilitate escalation for Segment Controllers, Balance Sheet Governance (BSG), SOX Controllers and Operations Leadership. Escalate and facilitate remediation of material reconciliation exceptions in coordination with Account Owners.

• SPOC for coordination of all Internal and External Audits, Regulatory interfacing related to the CSDO Balance Sheet Reconciliation function.  

• Understand the interrelated dynamics of the Reconciliation Function with the overall detective control framework of the Bank, Second and third lines of defense.  

• Drive timely, complete and accurate attestation of all owned GL account keys in compliance with BSR&S Policy, reduce red account balances and any risk exposure

• Partner with BSG in driving monthly Account Review Forum (ARF) with Account Owners Groups and senior controllers and ensure all significant reconciliation and substantiation exceptions are highlighted and discussed for remediation.

• Partner with Controller Transformation group to improve efficiency, effectiveness, productivity, and/or control.

TALENT DEVELOPMENT 

• Leading a team and supporting key people management responsibilities such as hiring, team building, development, and performance evaluation 

• Support segment leads to develop a diverse talent pool that can meet the demands of a growing company

• Drive best in class knowledge management practices

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

• Active participation and lead in global Internal Audits as well as KPMG audit engagements

• Maintain appropriate documentation/controls to ensure the integrity of financial, regulatory and management information

• 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

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

• The ideal candidate will be a seasoned leader with extensive yearsof proven experience related to accounting, financial reporting and/ or product control.

• Experience managing high performing and motivated teams

• 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: 

Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred

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