Job Description
Discover your future at Citi Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview The UK Head of Financial Reporting is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department. The overall objective of this role is to ensure the seamless delivery of activities associated with Financial Reporting.
ResponsibilitiesLeadership & People Management
* Assist and encourage employee career progression through defined career paths, management processes, appropriate training, and Professional Development Plans (PDPs)
Client Relationship Management
* Act as the primary point of contact for a key client, building strong relationships, fostering growth, and effectively resolving escalations
Stakeholder Management
* Direct and participate in department and industry initiatives as well as support corporate governance and ethics
Client Onboarding & Transition
* Assess new business viability against existing business capabilities and make appropriate recommendations
Financial Reporting Delivery
* Manage financial reporting operations at a site or functional level including people managers as well as partner across department and business to develop and enhance cost effective solutions that meet client expectations and needs
Operational Escalation
* Monitor, set, and achieve established department goals during day-to-day operations as well as serve as point of escalation for complex issues and manage resolution of issues and new business requests
Risk & Compliance
* Evaluate risk and controls, including operational impact of changes in legislation, and ensure compliance to established controls
* Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets
Technical
* Be a technical leader in Financial Reporting for UK funds.
Process Optimization
* Lead strategic planning process with business units and prioritize business development requirements to completion
* Monitor Profit and Loss (P&L), expense managements, budget, and planning
Qualifications: • Relevant experience • Chartered Accountant preferred • Experience within financial markets and fund accounting • Experience in financial services, client management, project management, strategic management, operational management, and resource and expense management • Experience with people management and working with multiple stakeholders • Advanced knowledge of accounting concepts, financial services, and global financial markets • Demonstrated talent assessment as well as the ability to manage client relationships Education:• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
We offer:
We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well. By joining Citi Edinburgh, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:
• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure • A discretional annual performance related bonus • Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances • Employee Assistance Program • Pension Plan • Paid Parental Leave • Special discounts for employees, family, and friends • Access to an array of learning and development resources
Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.
Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities. ------------------------------------------------------
Job Family Group: Operations - Transaction Services ------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:Fund Accounting ------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:Full time ------------------------------------------------------
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