Accountant, Local Regulatory Reporting - 12 month contract

Posted:
10/17/2024, 2:40:39 PM

Location(s):
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia ⋅ New South Wales, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Accounting

At Citi, our employees reflect the remarkable range of cultures and perspectives of our clients across the more than 160 countries and jurisdictions where we do business – a powerful advantage that combines global insights with deep local knowledge. We recognize that unique individuals, collaborative teams and inclusive leaders have far-reaching impact and are the engines of new ideas. It’s our willingness to embrace the richness of our diverse teams, ideas and possibilities that drives our growth and progress.

What progress will you make?

Our Finance team is a trusted advisor to stakeholders throughout the firm, delivering timely, accurate and complete information, accompanied by insightful analytics to enable Citi’s leaders to make sound decisions in support of the business’ objectives. It’s comprised of various disciplines including Treasury, Tax, Controllers, Financial Planning & Analysis and Capital Planning, which oversee matters at global, regional, country, business, product, function and legal entity levels.

This is a team member role within the Local Regulatory Reporting (LRR) team under the Controllers functions. Primary responsibilities include obtaining and managing relevant data and information needs, preparing and submitting Local Regulatory Reports (LRRs) to regulators for legal entities in the Bank Chain that are timely, accurate, and in accordance with local regulatory reporting requirements. The role also supports implementing changes to LRRs as required by regulators, compliance with internal policies related to reporting activities, interpreting developments in regulatory capital and regulatory reporting requirements, preparation of IFRS financial statements lodged with ASIC, and other ad-hoc projects.

In this role, you’re expected to

  • 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

  • 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

As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial services preferred

  • Experience in Australian and New Zealand regulatory reporting to APRA, ASX and RBNZ preferred

  • Proven accounting knowledge, pertaining to the banking or financial services industry preferred

  • Proven stakeholder management skills

  • Excellent 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 experience

  • CA/CPA qualifications preferred

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 200,000 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. 

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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Job Family Group:

Finance

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Job Family:

Financial Reporting

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Time Type:

Full time

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Citi

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Headquarter Location: New York, New York, United States

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