Senior Financial Accountant – Citi Global Markets 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 Senior Financial Accountant, you will have management responsibility over three direct reports; and together with this team will have the responsibility for the financial control of the Australian broker dealer legal entities, encompassing local regulatory and statutory reporting, reporting to Citi’s head office as well as reviewing and improving current processes, and controls.

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

• Relevant tertiary qualifications e.g.Commerce/Business Degree (major in accounting)

• Recognised CA Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing and mentoring a small team

• Demonstrated relevant experience in financial services

• Solid background and knowledge of statutory reporting

• Excellent knowledge of preparation of regulatory submissions

• Strong knowledge of Financial Services Accounting including  preparation of monthly accounts and daily PLs and performance of reconcilations

• Advanced Excel (macro's advantageous)

• Business Objects experience would be beneficial

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

• Flexible, motivated and enthusiastic approach

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

No contribution goes unnoticed at Citi, 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.