Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks.  We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning.  You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Financial Solutions Sr. Lead Analyst, Senior Vice President based in Taguig, BGC, Metro Manila.  Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. 

Citi has embarked on a multi-year Finance Transformation Strategic Ledger Initiative to implement a new Oracle cloud enabled Global Financial Accounting and General Ledger platform that provides a daily ledger in every legal entity, linking ledger balances and contract level reconciliations to our daily settlement records and contractual commitments.

An Oracle GL Functional Consultant Lead is required at Senior Vice President level to be part of the Strategic Ledger program. The consultant will play a vital role in the implementation of the Oracle ERP General Ledger application for Citi ensuring an alignment of business needs with the product functionality. The consultant will have a deep understanding of Oracle Financial modules gained from previous implementations of Oracle ERP Cloud (General Leger and Accounting Hub or S/4 HANA or their on-premise equivalents, Oracle EBS or SAP R/3.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as subject matter expert on implementation of Oracle ERP General Ledger for all program releases.

• Provide guidance and recommendations on best practices for financial processes and Oracle ERP General Ledger configurations.

• Perform fit/gap analysis and identify solutions for gaps and opportunities for optimizations and improvements to system and process. 

• Collaborate with Finance SMEs on requirements gathering and translate into functional specifications and design documents.

• Collaborate with technical teams to define solutions for Citi specific customizations, extensions, and integrations.

• Oversee the configuration of Oracle ERP General Ledger application in line with agreed requirements and solution design.

• Provide support through testing, data conversion and cutover activities.

• Liaise with Oracle Support and product management team to resolve applications issues and champion Citi’s interests in the product roadmap.

• Manage cross functional interdependencies and ensure a holistic view of the overall Strategic Ledger solution.

Qualifications & skills:

• 10+ years of relevant work experience with global corporations or in an associated consulting role.

• Proven track record of significant organizational transformations with on-premise Oracle EBS or SAP R/3, Oracle ERP including Accounting Hub or SAP S/4 HANA.

• Relevant knowledge and experience with financial reporting including legal entity reporting and group consolidation. In depth understanding of accounting concepts both US GAAP and IFRS, general ledger processes, Chart of Accounts design, and close, consolidation processes.

• Understanding of the regulatory and control requirements around Citi’s ledgers including ICOFR and SOX.

• Highly motivated, strong attention to detail, team oriented and organized.

• Pro-active problem-solver who works well in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.

• Strong written/verbal communications skills; must be concise, articulate, and persuasive with the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions and the judgement and authority to provide insightful commentary to senior stakeholders.

• Comfortable navigating complex, highly matrixed organizations.

• Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels within the organization including senior management, including a proactive and fully transparent approach to communicating issues/requests.

• Growth mindset, seeking and implementing feedback and maintaining flexibility to pivot and course correct as needed.

• Extensive experience and knowledge of Oracle Finance cloud modules. Relevant Oracle or SAP expert certification will be an advantage.

• Experience of operating in a disciplined program management environment.

Education:

• Bachelors’ degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Management or related field is required; CPA or equivalent will be a differentiator.

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