Job Description

Job Purpose: With the transfer of ownership and accountability to FRSS for US GAAP reporting we need more Controllers and FP&A type skill sets to execute on this expectation. FRSS \xe2\x80\x93 Close Analytics Assurance (Assurance) will perform activities that in past would have been performed by Controllers. This unit needs to be highly analytical with broader interactions with Controllers, FP&A, Product Control, Operations and various business units in countries and region. The EMEA CAA/Assurance Specialist is a critical role in providing Assurance to the Country Finance Teams. The role requires knowledge in the EMEA region, and knowledge of ICG products. He/She will be responsible for the preparation, review of the US Reporting process for respective country/ countries in the EMEA region. Job Background / Context: Citi Shared Services\xe2\x80\x99 FRSS Mumbai unit provides services to several EMEA entities for Citibank. They drive end \xe2\x80\x93 to end processing, reporting and analysis of legal entity results. The EMEA CAA (Assurance) Country\\Cluster Specialist is a strategic position within FRSS designed in partnership with Finance to provide Analytical and Assurance support to Countries\\Clusters Finance and execution of Core Financial Reporting Processes. The role offers opportunity to manage a wide range of reporting and analytical tasks, country and regional reporting and projects. He/She will be responsible for the preparation, review of the US Reporting process for respective country/ countries in the EMEA region CRITICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Governance/Results/Review

• Country Review , Analysis and communication to the Country and Cluster controllers of Actual variances on the Legal Entity and Management level Financial results.
• Assurance - Owns the primary controls over the accuracy integrity of the country actual results
• Execute analysis of respective EMEA country/ countries using Standards Reports
• Approver for any exceptions, Adjustments, and final FDL/Pearl results
• Other end to end accountability, which may evolve during the course of the role

Interaction

• Participate in the Country/Cluster Close (Pre, ME, Post Close Calls across stakeholder groups)
• Interacts with FP&A/PCG/Control lead/Reporting lead etc at Country/Cluster level as part of the closing process
• Support Local Audits Requests
• Point of escalation for Country \\ Business significant issues

This is primarily a controllership role, and requires in depth accounting and analytical acumen, and end to end accountability around the financials. Development Value: The role offers the opportunity to gain a broad understanding of Country, Cluster and the overall EMEA Region businesses, to further develop communication skills with people across levels, and to develop a wide network of relationships within the businesses across various functions. In addition, this team offers the opportunity to learn about business initiatives and assist with analysis specific to a variety of topics Person Specification Knowledge/Experience:

• Analytical and Financial Skills: applicant must have good understanding of the Firm\'s financials and ICG Product knowledge
• Understanding of business and financial drivers for EMEA Countries
• Communication skills: will be interacting with staff at a variety of levels, including senior audiences, on a variety of internally driven and function driven deliverables.
• Organizational Skills: heavy coordination with many individuals at varying levels across the region and FRSS functions, operating with precision within limited time frames on deliverables. The individual must be highly organized and able to prioritize in an environment of change while always seeking to improve the organization and business.
• Teamwork/Relationship Management: the position requires extensive teamwork, partnership and collaboration across Finance and FRSS functions
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience in Citi reporting processes or Product processing group will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of tools\xe2\x80\x93 IFW/Smart/flex/DBS etc. will be an added advantage

Skills:

• Stakeholder management
• Ability to communicate with senior managers
• Good issue management and negotiation skills
• Ability to analyse & interpret financial information
• Tech savvy

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in finance, CA/CPA or its equivalent
• 7+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in finance in a global organization

Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience. - Job Family Group: Finance - Job Family: Financial Reporting - Time Type: Full time - Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi\xe2\x80\x9d) invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View the "EEO is the Law" poster. View the EEO is the Law Supplement. View the EEO Policy Statement. View the Pay Transparency Posting