Senior Balance Sheet Controls Analyst - TEMPORARY

The balance sheet/ general ledger control is one of the key functions under SMB&IC Enterprise Reconciliations and Balance Sheet Integrity Organisation. It involves review of general ledger accounts across global SMB&IC Operations to assess if operational controls are sufficient to address the risk. 

Partnering with Operations Account owners, this role will be responsible for assisting in the proactive management of operating risk and remediation of control issues. This requires coordination across numerous internal operations teams, as well as various other support and control groups within all lines of defense within the organization

Responsibilities:

As a member of the Account Reconciliation Governance team, the incumbent will primarily be responsible for performing the controls reviews for SMB&IC Operations general ledger accounts for LATAM (Countries/Lines of Business) under their responsibility.

• Perform control reviews of all general ledger accounts for assigned region, country, business unit are conducted in line with global requirements and timelines

• Understand and document the account workflow from the product process / reconciliation to the General Ledger

• Ensure any key risk identified in the reviews is addressed/ escalated

• Challenge operational response to general ledger accounts to ensure all relevant risks are identified and controls are in place.

• Work closely with Operations Account owners to ensure actions as identified in the control reviews are documented

• Ensure data integrity controls are followed for the information collated from the control reviews

• Ensure effective and timely engagement and communication with global Balance sheet/ general ledger control team

• The role will require the individual to work with stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Global Reconciliation Utility, Line Control, Technology, Audit etc

• Ensuring multiple key targets and deliverables are met whilst maintaining high standards and accuracy

• Perform User acceptance testing and liaise with technology to ensure key automation/ efficiency initiatives are delivered regionally

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 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

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

• Experience in Finance/Operations/Operational risk & Controls.

• Understanding of accounting principles

• Understanding of product processors and reconciliation systems and account flows to the General Ledger

• Prior experience in conducting controls reviews preferred

• Knowledge of risk and control metrics and creation of status reporting

• Demonstrated ability to interact with senior management

• Proven ability to liaise & co-ordinate across numerous global and local teams and groups

• Proven ability in Change Management

• Proven team player

Skills & Competencies:

• Conduct meetings with Account owners/Senior managers and subject matter experts to conduct detailed investigation on nature of account, reconciliation and controls

• Willingness to ask questions, challenge the process and seek out answers

• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint are essential

• Aptitude to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of various parts of the process

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills & ability to communicate

• Good organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise within aggressive deadlines

• Analytical, flexible, team-oriented and has good interpersonal/communication skills

• Ability to meet new challenges and adapt easily to change

• Willingness to learn new skills

Education:

Bachelor’s/University degree