vp - strategic ledger coa lead (rohq - finance and risk shared Services)Citigroup

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The Global Process & Stakeholder Management (GPSM) function within Finance Risk Shared Services (FRSS) is responsible for partnering with the Global Process Owners in Finance to transform the end-to-end Global Operating Model for all Financial Books and Records processes, platforms, and results.
The team will be responsible for defining processes, key controls, and key operational and organizational metrics for the defined processes in alignment with Finance Target Operating Model and Ledger Strategy. Citigroup has selected Oracle Cloud Applications as its Platform of choice for its Ledger Strategy. Currently work has already commenced, and distinct milestones have been defined to achieve the target of onboarding Citi Finance Ledger onto the Oracle Cloud Platform.
Senior Analyst - Ledger Strategy
As an Analyst / Senior Analyst the selected candidate will be absorbed in one of the following verticals within the GPSM LAI Ledger Strategy initiative:
Finance Data Action Plan
Ledger Process Standardization
Ledger Data Standardization
Ledger Governance Standardization
Ledger Controls & Substantiation
Strategic Ledger COA (Chart of Accounts) Workstream
As an analyst position within the GPSM team, the Ledger Strategy Senior Analyst/SME will be part of a strategic team dedicated to supporting & actively participating in the Ledger Strategy initiatives that FRSS is partnering with GPO and the Ledger Strategy Project teams to design and implement the future state global process including governance and operating model, ensuring standardized, efficient well-controlled processes that will support the integrity and control of Citi's Financial Reporting Processes owned by the Citi Controller.
Responsibilities:
Leadership role in the analysis and development of strategic "Use Cases" for Ledger Strategy.
Responsible for development of specific action item plans and coordination with GPSM Process Leads and Reporting Operations, updating of key resource materials and implementation of critical changes to operational procedures, and governance documentation.
Active participation in working group sessions, strategy planning and various reviews sessions to identify and facilitate creation of detailed action plans and commitments to Ledger Strategy targets.
Participate in cross functional working groups among Data, Infrastructure, Process and Governance standardization for key reporting functions, including Books & Records, Reporting and Data.
Responsible for updating various project plans and key milestones related to project completion.
Challenge the "Status Quo" and eliminate all manual processes leveraging on the Ledger Strategy
Identify current "Pain Points" and get them to the discussion table for being addresses in the Ledger Strategy
Keep Control aspects in view to ensure there are no Control weaknesses in the Processes in relation to the Ledger Strategy
The above is just an illustrative list and the concerned Analyst is expected to have an open mind and identify any other important aspects that need to be considered discussed and resolved as a part of the Ledger Strategy
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
Review the daily project plans and key milestones.
Escalate potential issues identified in working group sessions.
Liaise with members of Ledger Strategy Working Groups, GPSM Process Leads, Reporting Operations and GPO to ensure the project plans and action items are up to date and published to stakeholders.
Participate in the production of updated operational procedures and control documentation.
Coordinate with members of the various Reporting Operations functions to identify ways to streamline and implement action plans to create more accurate and timely results, as well as improving efficiency.
Maintain constant dialog with GPSM, Reporting Operations and Project Management to highlight issues with the overall Ledger Strategy action plans.
Understand and evaluate the implications of the changes proposed by Consent Order working group and capture the impact of same for communication with Reporting Operations.
Interface with corporate functional leads for operational execution and interaction/ engagement resulting from proposed changes to Target Operating Model.
Be responsible for ensuring a comprehensive approach to all control programs and developing a sound and robust control environment.
Critical Competencies: * Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting.
Strong background in one or more of the Reporting Operations disciplines or areas of Finance.
7+ years of relevant experience in Accounting, Finance or business-related fields in Financial Services.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Proven skills in leadership, strategic planning, project management and organizational structure.
Experience in managing projects and professionals across business lines.
Clear and concise communication (written, verbal) skills.
Ability to identify problems and take appropriate actions to resolve issues.
Global awareness and global business orientation.
About Citi
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Job Family Group: Finance
Job Family: Financial Reporting
Time Type: Full time
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Taguig City, Metro Manila
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