Assistant Vice President, Process and Controls- SOX

The Global Finance Controls Group (GFC)  is responsible for oversight and administration of Citi’s enterprise-wide control and governance programs including Internal Control over Financial Reporting (Sarbanes-Oxley or SOX, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act or FDICIA), Regulatory & Sustainability Reporting Controls, Booking Model and Controls, Legal Entity Governance,  Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Operational Risk (MCA), Audit and Regulatory Management,  and In-business Risk and Controls. The Assistant Vice President is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and workflow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Excellent communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits’ Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures financial and regulatory reporting accuracy and compliance with external regulators and firm policies and standards.
• Evaluates the current processes to ensure risks are mitigated either completely or to an acceptable level and adequate controls designs are in place.
• Assist in quarterly senior management reporting processes, including preparation of materials, review decks, memos, etc.
• Lead or assist in providing subject matter expertise, guidance, training and support to process and control owners across the firm related to controls scoping, documentation, assessment and issues evaluation
• Participates in independent appraisal activities performed by internal audit as well as by external auditing firms for the purposes of certification of financial statements and assessing the adequacy, effectiveness and compliance with financial, operating, information systems, and administrative controls.
• Performs other duties and functions as assigned.
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• 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 others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of experience in financial services field/Risk and Control field
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, related certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA or similar) preferred
• Experience with SOX scoping and testing, SOX 404/302, FDICIA, or Internal Audit preferred
• Excellent management presentation skills (PowerPoint, Project plan and Status reporting, Executive presence)
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Outstanding relationship building and management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on advanced MS Excel
• Self-motivated and detail oriented

Education:

• Chartered Accountant
• Bachelor’s degree required, certification or Master’s degree in relevant field a plus

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