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?

We provide a full suite of Securities Services in more than 100 markets, including our proprietary network of over 60 branches and across 23 fund domiciles. Our solutions include custody, clearing, asset servicing, fund administration, ETF services, middle office, agency securities lending, collateral management, transfer agency, and fiduciary services.

We are currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Head of Tax and Financial Reporting based in Melbourne or Sydney.

In this role, you’re expected to:

The Fund Accounting Group Manager is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department. The Tax and Financial Reporting (TXFR) team is part of the Fund Administration Operations team which is part of Securities Services Operations. The team is responsible for the production of financial statements, determine distributable income, tax and regulatory reporting and all associated workings and management.

• Manage tax and financial reporting operations at a site or functional level including people managers as well as partner across department and business to develop and enhance cost effective solutions that meet client expectations and needs.

• Assess new business viability against existing business capabilities and make appropriate recommendations.

• Assist and encourage employee career progression through defined career paths, management processes, appropriate training, and Professional Development Plans (PDPs)

• Evaluate risk and controls, including operational impact of changes in legislation, and ensure compliance to established controls.

• Lead strategic planning process with business units and prioritize business development requirements to completion.

• Monitor Profit and Loss (P&L), expense managements, budget, and planning.

• Monitor, set, and achieve established department goals during day-to-day operations as well as serve as point of escalation for complex issues and manage resolution of issues and new business requests.

• Direct and participate in department and industry initiatives as well as support corporate governance and ethics.

• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

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

• 12 years of relevant experience

• Chartered Accountant / CFA / MBA

• Bachelor’s /University / Masters degree or equivalent experience.

• Advanced knowledge of local Australia reporting and taxation requirement,

• Experience of operations in financial markets, fund accounting, fund tax and reporting

• Experience in financial services, project and change management including development of operating models, operational management, and resource and expense management

• Experience of people management including identification of top talent, and working with multiple stakeholders

• Ability to manage client relationships.

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 230,000 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.

Take the next step in your career, apply for this role at Citi today!

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Job Family Group:

• Operations
• Transaction Services

Job Family:

Fund Accounting

Time Type:

Full time

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