Finance Accounting Analyst 1

The Finance Acctg Analyst I is a trainee professional role. Requires a good knowledge of the range of processes, procedures and systems to be used in carrying out assigned tasks and a basic understanding of the underlying concepts and principles upon which the job is based. Good understanding of how the team interacts with others in accomplishing the objectives of the area. Makes evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information. They are expected to resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents. Must be able to exchange information in a concise and logical way as well as be sensitive to audience diversity. Limited but direct impact on the business through the quality of the tasks/services provided. Impact of the job holder is restricted to own job.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the management and control data flows to and within Finance applications to ensure integrity and completeness of data, including by preparing and recording financial transactions for legal vehicle and regulatory reporting purposes, updating the general ledger, recording financial transactions, and preparing of consolidated financial statements, in accordance with management reporting requirements, for legal vehicle & regulatory purposes. Also, includes specialized accounting, such as equity compensation, securitization, payroll and investment accounting.
• Take responsibility for the accurate reporting of accounting reconciliations on Citi reporting tools.
• Preparation of accounts for assigned process in line with global guidelines.
• Adhere to key controls for accounting process within the process handled.
• Integrates established disciplinary knowledge within own specialty area with basic understanding of related industry practices to perform ccounting transactions.
• As a member of team, performs specific tasks within specific business functions.
• Delivers on routine accounting deliverables to provide defined outputs.
• Articulates own process along with its key controls and provides evidence to support reasoning for the assigned area of work.
• Communicates with Legal Entity Managers on the status of the reconciliations/ accounting performed.
• Escalates problems or issues relating to transactions, processes, reports or, procedures as appropriate.
• Utilizes understanding of concepts and procedures within own area and basic knowledge of other areas to resolve issues that have impact on own area.
• Applies good understanding of how the team interacts with others in accomplishing the objectives of the area.
• Assesses the applicability of previous or similar experiences and evaluates options under circumstances not covered by procedures.
• Has limited but direct impact on the business through quality of activities provided in own area of work.
• 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:

• Basic level experience in accounting management (combination of education/experience)

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

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Job Family Group:

Finance

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Job Family:

Financial Accounting

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Accounting Processes and Financial Controls, Assessment, Credible Challenge, Financial Accounting, Management Reporting, Policy and Regulation, Risk Management.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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