Local Regulatory Accountant -12 month contract recruitment

Citibank brings the strength and expertise of one of the world’s largest financial services companies to personal customers in more than 100 countries and 200 cities. By combining local expertise with the strength of Citibank’s worldwide consumer banking network, we are able to offer some of the world’s leading financial services products

This role is within the Financial Control team and supports our Citigroup Global Markets Australia business. Citigroup Global Markets Australia is the main trading vehicle that covers Broker Dealer entities within Australia and New Zealand and contains most of the Institutional and Markets activity for Citigroup in Australia; including Equities, Fixed Income, Futures, Structured Products, and Investment Banking businesses.

As our team covers a wide mix of business and activity, the ideal candidate will be outgoing, confident, and keen to seek challenges in a fast paced, demanding and dynamic environment. As we provide advice and financial reports to a wide audience, the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly in both verbal and written forms will be key.

Your key accountabilities include but are not limited to:

•           Assistance in Year End statutory account preparation (Dec through March, and June through Sept):

-           Preparation of general purpose financial statements

-           Liaising with external auditors

-           Preparation of supporting workpapers

•           Production of monthly financial information for CGM Australia legal vehicles:

-           Entering any required adjustments at month end in a timely and accurate manner

-           Liaising with other divisions (Product Control, Treasury, Taxation etc) to obtain information and data for the month end results

-           Compiling monthly Balance Sheet review

•           Assist with the continual improvement of processes, procedures and then the documentation of these.

-           Involved with daily and monthly reconciliations:

-           ledger to product processors (sub systems)

-           intercompany

-           balance sheet (proofing)

•           Involved with the daily and monthly regulatory reporting (cross training, ad hoc assistance),

-           Daily and monthly regulatory reporting for ASX

-           Involvement in a number of projects and other key financial initiatives as and when required.

To be successful in this position you must have the following skills and experience:

•           Demonstrated experience in Financial Services Accounting including preparation of monthly accounts

•           Strong Excel skills

•           Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proven ability to liaise with business management and regulatory authorities.

•           Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage time with conflicting priorities

•           Ability to work without supervision, use initiative and work pro-actively

•           Ability to work as part of a team

•           Flexible, motivated and enthusiastic approach

•           Ability to work under pressure

•           Attention to detail

•           Ability to learn new financial systems quickly

No contribution goes unnoticed here, so you’ll be rewarded with a network of global contacts and the skills and experience to grow your career. Remember, with our world of opportunity, you should never settle for anything less than exactly what you want.    To see what other career opportunities we have available right now, please visit our website www.citi.com.au/careers.