Job Description:
The Finance Acctg Sr. Lead Analyst is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Typically a small number of people within the business that provide the same level of expertise. This is a lead O&T Controller position in the Mumbai location that will be expected to partner with other Managers in the location to drive effective and efficient processes, support, coach and develop staff, enhance collaboration across team and is expected to support all O&T Controller teams. The Global Software Controller will be responsible for the end to end Internally Software Development Accounting and Finance process. This will include all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle including reconciling various systems within the process to allocations of related costs and expenditures. The Software Controller will also oversee the end-to-end process for Purchased Software. The Controller is responsible for the accuracy of financials, specifically this role will be responsible for and focus on the accuracy of the IDS, Purchased Software and certain Prepaid Assets balances in compliance with US GAAP. This includes leading External and Internal Audit engagements throughout the year. The function will also include closing the accounting books, conduct month-end and quarter-end analysis, supervise account reconciliation of the Technology balance sheet, management of account balances, conducting deep dive into aged items, ensure financial statements reflect a complete and accurate picture. The is a manager position that will supervise members of the Software team, create objectives for the team, review work product and provide feedback, setting deadlines and strategic planning to ensure goals and objectives are met, ensure team processes, procedures and controls are operating effectively and efficiently to mitigate risk. This position will partner with lead Software Controllers in multiple locations and create certain KPIs and presentations on related objectives. The position will be expected to present related documents to Senior Management across the Controller organization as well as the Lead Financial Officer (LFO), FP&A, Technology, etc. This also includes partnership with regional controllers to ensure respective regions have financial integrity. Partner with Accounting Policy to ensure complex processes are accounted for correctly. Ensure integrity and accuracy of Financial Statements along with robust underlying Process Controls. Review, monitor, and maintain the integrity of financial processes for O&T on a global basis, focusing on development and application of consistent best practice controls, and for maintaining compliance of these controls within various regulatory requirements and Citi policies. As part of this role, the responsible Controller will be expected to compile and present monthly KPIs and other process documents to the Management team. KPIs and other process documents include but not limited to Team Key Updates, Accomplishments, Areas of Focus, Challenges/ Issues, Technology/ System enhancements and issues, as well as process controls such as Balance Sheet Substantiation and other reconciliation decks and highlights. The Global Software Controller will have ownership and execution of Risk & Control initiatives, including quarterly Manager Control Assessment (MCA) process. Process reviews will be necessary to assess financial statement risk as well existing controls in place to mitigate that risk and recommend, implement and execute heightened controls to further strengthen processes and enhance the overall control environment. Generally accountable for delivery of a full range of services to one or more businesses/ geographic regions. Some external communication may be necessary. Accountable for the end results of an area. Exercises control over resources, policy formulation and planning. Involved in short- to medium-term planning of actions and resources for own area.
