VP| FCM Quality Assurance Lead Analyst

Finance Control Management (FCM) - Central Quality Assurance (QA) Team supports the Global SOX Program Office and Booking Program Office (the “Programs”). The QA team serves as trusted control advisors who promote and assist in embedding strong internal controls over financial reporting, as well as U.S. regulatory reporting across Citi and over corporate level control programs such as SOX, COSO & Managers Control Assessment (MCA), and Booking.

Drive governance and ensure adherence to corporate wide Citi policies and standards for Finance.
Deliver timely, accurate & insightful control analytics to strengthen the control environment.
The FCM Quality Assurance Lead Analyst role is to plan and execute quality assurance procedures and report results to stakeholders. These procedures can include reviewing, assessing and testing the Key Controls identified in the end-to-end documents as scoped in by the Programs. This role supports key components of the Programs, including document reviews and closely working with SOX Coordinators and other stakeholders across the globe to streamline processes and ensure compliance with set standards.

Responsibilities:

Assist the SVP in executing the QA program, which can include supervising the work of others
Support the SVP in fostering strong partnerships with Internal Audit, Controllers, other internal business stakeholders, external auditors, and others
Lead or assist with status updates to key stakeholders and drive resolution of issues identified
Assist in the creation, testing, and management of technology solutions, using approved platforms and applications to support the information and communication needs of the Programs
Support internal information and reporting requests for the Programs
Lead or assist in quarterly senior management reporting processes, including preparation of materials, review decks, memos, etc.
Lead or assist in the review and improvement of the methodologies and practices for the Programs, including innovation initiatives and maintenance of policies and procedures
Be a change agent to deliver and maintain a best-in-class QA program
Manage multiple competing priorities and meet strict deadlines, both internal and external
Act as a subject matter expert to senior stakeholders and/ or other team members
Help educate and train colleagues worldwide on various QA processes and requirements around SOX and Booking, including appropriate identification, design of controls, appropriate monitoring and/or testing.
Lead and manage teams to execute QA initiatives

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Management or related field
Related certifications (CA, CPA, CIA or similar) preferred
10+ years relevant experience, including within a public accounting firm (auditing of financial services a plus) or Internal Audit preferred
Strong experience with SOX Testing, SOX 404, SOX 302, or FIDICIA preferred
Working knowledge of internal control concepts including the COSO 2013 internal control framework preferred
Finance or related experience with a focus on process design and improvement. Preference for experience supporting regulatory compliance, operational risk management, or financial reporting.
Understanding of common financial products and processes in consumer banking, institutional banking, corporate treasury, and various other corporate finance activities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and negotiation skills
Effective project management skills
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams especially the integration with other MS products
Proven ability to work effectively with virtual teams, to set realistic deadlines, and to effectively manage one’s own time and priorities to meet those deadlines including regular communication and updates to the SVP
Experience working with Workiva W-desk, IBM Open Pages or Tableau a plus
Process oriented, data driven, and exceptionally well organized and detailed
Ability to work individually or with different Teams on various projects
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Job Family Group:

Finance
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Job Family:

Process Control
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Time Type:

Full time
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