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The Finance Reporting Senior Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for the generation, tracking and submission of financial reports in coordination with the Finance Team. The overall objective of this role is to accurately prepare and report business/financial transactions, reports and statements in accordance with local regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Support the analysis and submission of reports to various constituencies (local regulators, SEC, Fed, OCC, etc.) based on requirements such as US GAAP, US Regulatory, and local statutory reporting
• Assist with closing the books and sub-ledgers, including passing appropriate required adjustment entries and consolidating financials at the end of each accounting period
• Perform analysis of financial results and conclude cause of variances such as accounting issues and economic events
• Produce metrics to senior management highlighting key issues and remediation status and maintain and enhance related operational and analytical procedures
• Assist in the development of process efficiencies and improvement efforts as well as data quality improvement projects
• Interpret policies, guidelines, and processes and resolve complex problems and transactions
• Assist with the management of one or more processes, reports, procedures, or products
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related experience
• Financial Services Industry and Project Management experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on MS Excel
• Working knowledge of related industry practices and standards
• Ability to work with multiple functions
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
This is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the implementation of new tooling and workflow solutions 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 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. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.

Responsibilities:

Core Skills & Duties:

• Accountable for the proper execution of the Global QA Technology Strategy, book of work, this includes, identifying tooling opportunities, process deep dives and execution of the implementation.
• Monitoring and securing the timely execution of all the projects by keeping close track of the timelines, business critical milestones delivery and proper planning and prioritization when required; requires Share Point experience.
• Plans and coordinates UAT testing and PROD release activities for functional upgrades, minor improvements, and enhancements to the QA available tooling’s in accordance with business requirements.
• Coordinate the creation of the training plans/materials and adequate documentation aligned with the QA leadership and Risk & Control guidelines.
• Serve as liaison by interfacing with QA Global process leads and other stakeholders for operational execution and interaction/engagement resulting from proposed changes to the tooling/technology.
• Active participation in working group sessions, and various end-to-end reviews sessions to identify tooling enhancements for process efficiencies making sure right tools are available and in place for the BAU process execution.
• Responsible for creating/updating various project plans, key milestones, and proactively raise risks, issues, and proposed solutions related to technology implementation.
• Maintain constant dialog and timely formal communication with QA SLT, Stakeholders, and Project Management to highlight issues with the overall technology plans, properly follow and escalation through the right channels when needed.
• Oversees and controls the QA Tool production activities such as tooling issue management, entitlement handling, general maintenance, escalation, etc.
• Work with risk and information security officers on business / technical security issues and remediation planning.
• Responsible for validation of rules related to the BCBS 239 reports and schedules, ensuring logic is consistent with Fed reporting instructions
  
• Present testing findings to report owners
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant technology and/or system implementation experience
• Advanced English level
• Working knowledge of large implementation and proven records on transformational process, and Finance and Regulatory Reporting knowledge.
• Must have solid Share Point experience, follow-up skills and assertive communication skills (oral and written) to clearly articulate findings, defend point of view amongst various groups, and present to senior management.
• Proven self-motivation to take initiative and master new tasks quickly, and ability to manage multiple activities and build/develop working relationships. Strong team building, ability to influence others, planning and project management skills driven by process improvement and transformational changes. Proven interpersonal, data analysis, diplomatic, management and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and approach work methodically with attention to detail.
• Must be a proactive and goal-oriented strategic thinker, with ability to identify creative solutions.
• Possess solid analytical skills, combined with an ability to deliver analyses in a concise and logical manner.
• Project Management knowledge and experience is required. Global awareness and global business orientation.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Microsoft Excel, Share Point, Power Point.
• Experience using JIRA, Confluence and HP ALM (Quality Center) Understanding of current accounting principles, policies, and financial institution regulatory and management reporting (Preferred).
• Lean Process Improvement experience and mindset (Preferred). QA & Control experience a plus Fluent in English. Willingness to work flexible hours.

Education:

• Bachelors/University degree finished in areas like Computer Science, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration

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