Citi Group Finance Reporting Lead Analyst - C13 TAGUIG 

Philippines, Taguig 

786145463

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The Finance Reporting Lead Analyst is senior professional position responsible for driving the generation, analysis, and submission of reports to various constituencies based on requirements such as US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), US Regulatory, and local statutory reporting, in coordination with the broader Financial Reporting Team. The overall objective is to apply in-depth disciplinary knowledge to contribute to directional strategy.

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In this role, you’re expected to:

• Leadership role in the design and implementation of both tactical and strategic remediation plans to address specific gaps in the Consent Order analysis
• Define and organize UAT testing processes, coordinate and manage various testing activities, develop and define testing approach and testing tools, document testing activities, status and report results.
• Responsible for planning and coordinating project activities, creating tangible and measurable goals, ensuring all targets are met and collaborating across different departments to ensure all project leads are up to date on deliverables and status.
• Responsible for reviewing updated project plans and key milestones related to project completion and provide status updates in clear and concise manner for senior reporting
• Lead working group sessions, strategy planning and various review sessions to identify and facilitate creation of detailed action plans and commitments
• Manage multiple priorities, plans and tasks and work with geographically diverse resources
• Maintain constant dialog with Reporting Operations and Project Management to highlight issues
• Execute processes and procedures within defined parameters
• Identify training requirements and coordinate the design and delivery of the training materials
• Lead the team to deliver results and influence change effectively across geographic and functional areas and levels
• Manage multiple priorities, plans and tasks and work with geographically diverse resources
• Escalate potential issues identified in working group sessions
• Participate in cross-functional working groups among Data, Infrastructure, Process and Governance standardization for key reporting functions, emphasis on Infrastructure related activities including the Reporting Foundation Layer, Reg Insight conversion, Reporting Integrity and Simplified Rules Authoring
• Identify process improvement efforts and coordinate and streamline control activities across business and functional lines resulting from changes in operation model
• Liaise with members of Reporting Operations, Technology and Finance Transformation to ensure the project plans and action items are up to date and published to stakeholders
• Responsible for participating in the production of updated operational procedures and control documentation
• Active participation with members of the various Reporting Operations functions to identify ways to streamline and implement action plans to create more accurate and timely results, as well as improving efficiency
• 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 a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Computer Science or Accounting
• Master's Degree preferred
• Strong background in UAT testing management, PMO support, Reporting Operations disciplines
• 6-10 years experience in User Acceptance Testing, testing methodologies and testing tools.
• Previous experience utilizing JIRA software preferred
• Previous experience with automated testing software preferred
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Proven skills in leadership, strategic planning, project management and organizational structure
• Experience in managing projects and professionals across business lines
• Clear and concise communication (written, verbal) skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Experience with process reengineering / process improvement, design and implementation of accounting and closing processes
• Ability to identify problems and take appropriate actions to resolve issues
• Global awareness and global business orientation