Assistant Vice President, Accountant, Local Regulatory Reporting
Citigroup
- Sydney, NSW
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.
- We empower our employees to manage their financial well-being and help them plan for the future.
- Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.
- Prepare and lodge monthly, quarterly and annual regulatory reports to Australian and NZ regulators, timely, in accordance with internal and external requirements.
- Conduct variance analysis and responding to regulators queries on trends or changes
- Monitor and adapt to changes in reporting guidelines and regulations
- Assist in regulatory projects and other key financial initiatives including automation projects, involving working with tech teams to document the business needs, user testing and business process redesign
- Assist in preparation of audited annual financial statements for local operating entities
- Support continuous improvement of processes, procedures and documentation
- Assist with local external audit planning, execution, and delivery
- Assist with assessing accounting policy, US GAAP / IFRS differences
- Support the implementation of controls, policies and procedures
- Collaborate with other businesses and functions to resolve finance related issues
- Act with integrity, due skill, care and diligence in carrying out roles and responsibilities
- 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.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial services preferred
- Experience in Australian and New Zealand regulatory reporting to APRA, ASX and RBNZ
- Experience with project work, and change management
- Proven accounting knowledge, pertaining to the banking or financial services industry
- Strong governance and control experience
- Proven stakeholder management skillsExcellent organization and time management skills – ability to work under pressure, multi-task and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment where unexpected changes may occur
- Proven attention to detail
- Strong MS Excel skills, experience in general ledger systems such as Oracle or SAP
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated initiative - has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision and can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
- Work effectively within a team with a flexible, self-motivated and pro-active approach
- Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experienceCA/CPA qualifications