Senior Financial Analyst

Citigroup's story is well known - the first financial services company in the United States to bring together banking, insurance, investments and e-commerce, under one-umbrella. Our major brands are Citibank, CitiFinancial, Primerica, and Salomon Smith Barney. Citigroup's 270,000 employees manage 190 million customer accounts across more than 100 countries. As one of the largest financial services companies in the world, Citigroup is diverse and expansive - globally, ethnically and intellectually. We are proud to be recognized as one of the 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers (Working Mother Magazine) and one of the top US Companies for Asians, Blacks and Hispanics (Fortune Magazine). Citigroup is a company for people who want to make a difference, and who thrive in an environment of change, challenge and competition. Citigroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.



This position will be responsible for understanding the "full picture" of all financial control functions in a high volume accounting department such as system balancing, settlements, reporting, process controls/improvements, system enhancements and all accounting activities are in accordance with GAAP and company policies/procedures.

 

Responsibilities will include but not limited to the following functions: 


? Working independently, perform functions which consist of system balancing, cash clearing, suspense, abandoned property, unidentified payments, adjustments and as assigned.


? Participate in the closing process (ME/QE/YE), journal entries (creating, logging, uploading), Balance Sheet analysis/reviews, client relationships and internal/external audits.


? Department compliance including reconciliation standards, continuation of business, self-assessment, internal controls, separation of duties and SOX. 


? Other individual or team functions include research, ad-hoc analysis, other pro-forma development in support of special projects, and others as assigned.


?  Effectively communicate in a proactive manner at all times with internal and external customers on a continuous and consistent basis representing Financial Control on various projects, new business initiatives, product conversions and other assignments.


? Partnering with Operations to resolve issues related to cardholders and processes within a timely manner. 


? Developing and maintaining written/complete desk procedures (training) with a high degree of accuracy and focus on details.  Recommend new or improved processes with a focus on automation to management by consistently challenging yourself to “think outside the box.”


? Identify, develop and help implement new processes/procedures as needed for products and to support business/client initiatives — Also assist in testing and implementation of new business initiatives.


 



This position requires an individual to be professional, detailed oriented, able to multi-task, highly organized, self-motivated, innovative, possess the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal/external customers and support the company business and culture; all by working independently, sometimes as a leader and being part of a team.

 

Specific qualifications include:Bachelors degree in Accounting or equivalent experience (required)CPA preferred. 5-7 years of experience Experience working with a large accounting information system is a plus Knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP), procedures and theory is required. Experience performing reconciliations and journal entries to the G/L is preferred Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook Experience working in the financial industry or on a system conversion is a plus. Strong communication (verbal & written) and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interface and build on-going relationships among all levels with the organization. Ability to function in a fast-paced environment under substantial time pressure and under the demands set by the department and/or company policies/procedures while maintaining a high level of accuracy and strong attention to details (into the details).Ability to perform the position requirements set forth above in a consistent, timely, organized and efficient manner while always showing improvement. The ability to multi-task, willingness to learn and meet all required deadlines is required. Must be team oriented, create and maintain a high level of morale within the department.