Overview Acting as the functional heart of our business, Operations makes everything work on time and on target, in a world that demands lightning-fast transaction speeds, pinpoints execution accuracy and full visibility. It ensures global transactions flow smoothly around the clock, wherever we do business. Without it, the daily clearance, settlement and execution of a trillion dollars’ worth of trades and the weekly movement of tens of billions of dollars in dozens of world currencies would come to a complete standstill.
Success Profile You’ll have strong communication, planning and organizational skills which will benefit you and the team. Our teams need individuals who can research, process, and interpret large amounts of information everyday which will allow you to make ethical decisions with integrity
Responsibilities:
The Fund Accounting Manager is an intermediate management level position responsible for providing full leadership and direction to a team of employees, leading a variety of fund valuation activities in coordination with the Operations - Transaction Services team. The overall objective of this role is to ensure the seamless delivery of activities associated with Net Asset Valuations (NAVs).
Manage a team of professionals to accomplish established goals and conduct personnel duties for team (e.g. performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions) as well as support mechanism for achievement including SMART goal settingCalculate daily and periodic NAVs for fund and dissemination of the associated unit prices to facilitate investor dealing in accordance with all local regulations, accepted accounting values, and local tax requirements, as well as produce full set of audited annual financial accounts and unaudited semiannual accounts for each regulated entityComplete regulatory reporting and associated client reporting requirements covering all aspects of the funds valuation, portfolio, expenses, and transaction volumes ensuring a variety of standard and client/regulatory formatsAssist the section manager of a team of Fund Accountants who are responsible for a broad spectrum of financial and accounting matters affecting clientsIdentify and implement corrective action plans across teams while analyzing and assessing business riskServe as primary point of escalation for internal/external staff queries, and develop/manage process, productivity, and quality standardsCreate, develop, and maintain business relationships, identify and implement service, system, and process enhancements, lead and evaluate system testing, and train staff on new technology enhancementsSupport development and achievement of strategic goals and annual performance/compensation cycle as well as implement methods to reduce expenses, recommend enhancements, and justify benefitsAppropriately 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards. Qualifications:
5-8 years of relevant experienceChartered Accountant/CFA/MBAExperience in accounting or related fieldKnowledge of funds services and its processKnowledge of relevant technical systemsPrevious supervisory experienceDemonstrated leadership and project management skillsConsistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communicationDemonstrated Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge in related areaACCA certificate would be an additional asset Education:
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience We offer:
Competitive salary; annual salary review; annual performance bonus;A challenging work environment where you can collaborate with global teams to contribute to critical banking applicationsA great environment for learning new technology and tools, online and instructor led training opportunitiesOpportunity to work remotelySocial benefits (e.g. private healthcare care, Benefit System, life insurance)Working in a friendly, dynamic and multinational environmentOpportunity to have an influence on the way you perform your tasks - our teams are constantly looking for new and better ways and we encourage all improvement ideas Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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