Job Description
The Financial Reporting Group Manager is responsible for delivery of Financial, Client and Regulatory Reporting for Citigroup clients globally through the team of skilled resources based in Gurgaon. The primary service is the delivery of annual and semi-annual financial statements. There also exists a global implementation & support team that is currently building out the operating model for a new system on which regions will align their processing.
The individual, along with the team supervisors, will be responsible for ensuring that the team meets all client and regulatory deliverables, effective operational controls are in place, the new system is seamlessly implemented and supported, and that process improvements are continuously identified and executed.
Responsibilities:
• Overseeing and ensuring that all client reporting and regulatory deliveries meet agreed service level agreements.
• Allocating responsibilities to teams and maintaining the optimal team structure to service clients efficiently
• Developing and coaching the team through goal setting, regular one to ones and formal annual and semi-annual performance reviews
• Engage with onshore partners to develop and enhance cost effective solutions that meet client expectations and needs.
• Identifying opportunities for efficiencies and driving new developments and enhancements forward for the team.
• Assess new business viability against existing business capabilities and make appropriate recommendations
• Developing strong, pro-active relationships with all internal and external stakeholders. Ensuring that the onshore teams provide helpful and constructive feedback to the offshore team in the form of calls/issue logs to help keep accuracy levels high and quickly resolve issues.
• Collaborating closely with other relevant operational peers to ensure that process risks are minimised.
• Keeping up to date on accounting standards and regulatory change.
• Evaluate risk and controls, including operational impact of changes in legislation, and ensure compliance to established controls.
• 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
• Direct and participate in department and industry initiatives as well as support corporate governance and ethics
• Contribute to site wide and India level employee engagement and development programs to uplift the culture and working environment as well branding and image of Citi as an employer of choice.
• 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
Development Value
• Opportunity towork in a dynamic and growing business with potential for future growthdevelop fund knowledge, communication, and management skillsmanage a team in a rapidly changing environmentcontribute to global management teamto develop relationships with colleagues in global Reporting and other Operational Areas
Skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Good organisational skills, ability to work under pressure and prioritise within tight deadlines while maintaining total accuracy
• Highly numerate
• Pragmatism combined with a can-do attitude is a pre-requisite.
• A high energy level and an enquiring mind
Qualifications:
• 12+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with people management and working with multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of UK GAAP/IFRS & the IA SORP Reporting is essential with COLL knowledge also valuable
• Domain knowledge of Financial Reporting and Tax for Fund Accounting is essential
• Domain knowledge of Fund Accounting Regulatory and Client Reporting will be an advantage
• Project Management and Change Management experience will be an advantage
• Demonstrated talent assessment as well as the ability to manage client relationships
Education:
• Chartered Accountant / CFA / MBA would be an advantage
• Non-qualified candidates may be considered if they have necessary skills and experience within the funds industry
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Job Family Group:
Operations - Transaction Services
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Job Family:
Fund Accounting
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Time Type:
Full time
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Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi .
View the " EEO is the Law " poster. View the EEO is the Law Supplement .
View the EEO Policy Statement .
View the Pay Transparency Posting
The individual, along with the team supervisors, will be responsible for ensuring that the team meets all client and regulatory deliverables, effective operational controls are in place, the new system is seamlessly implemented and supported, and that process improvements are continuously identified and executed.
Responsibilities:
• Overseeing and ensuring that all client reporting and regulatory deliveries meet agreed service level agreements.
• Allocating responsibilities to teams and maintaining the optimal team structure to service clients efficiently
• Developing and coaching the team through goal setting, regular one to ones and formal annual and semi-annual performance reviews
• Engage with onshore partners to develop and enhance cost effective solutions that meet client expectations and needs.
• Identifying opportunities for efficiencies and driving new developments and enhancements forward for the team.
• Assess new business viability against existing business capabilities and make appropriate recommendations
• Developing strong, pro-active relationships with all internal and external stakeholders. Ensuring that the onshore teams provide helpful and constructive feedback to the offshore team in the form of calls/issue logs to help keep accuracy levels high and quickly resolve issues.
• Collaborating closely with other relevant operational peers to ensure that process risks are minimised.
• Keeping up to date on accounting standards and regulatory change.
• Evaluate risk and controls, including operational impact of changes in legislation, and ensure compliance to established controls.
• 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
• Direct and participate in department and industry initiatives as well as support corporate governance and ethics
• Contribute to site wide and India level employee engagement and development programs to uplift the culture and working environment as well branding and image of Citi as an employer of choice.
• 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
Development Value
• Opportunity towork in a dynamic and growing business with potential for future growthdevelop fund knowledge, communication, and management skillsmanage a team in a rapidly changing environmentcontribute to global management teamto develop relationships with colleagues in global Reporting and other Operational Areas
Skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Good organisational skills, ability to work under pressure and prioritise within tight deadlines while maintaining total accuracy
• Highly numerate
• Pragmatism combined with a can-do attitude is a pre-requisite.
• A high energy level and an enquiring mind
Qualifications:
• 12+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with people management and working with multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of UK GAAP/IFRS & the IA SORP Reporting is essential with COLL knowledge also valuable
• Domain knowledge of Financial Reporting and Tax for Fund Accounting is essential
• Domain knowledge of Fund Accounting Regulatory and Client Reporting will be an advantage
• Project Management and Change Management experience will be an advantage
• Demonstrated talent assessment as well as the ability to manage client relationships
Education:
• Chartered Accountant / CFA / MBA would be an advantage
• Non-qualified candidates may be considered if they have necessary skills and experience within the funds industry
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Job Family Group:
Operations - Transaction Services
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Job Family:
Fund Accounting
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Time Type:
Full time
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Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi .
View the " EEO is the Law " poster. View the EEO is the Law Supplement .
View the EEO Policy Statement .
View the Pay Transparency Posting
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Fund accounting Group Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Gurgaon offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
