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The Financial Administration Audit Support Assistant Vice-President oversees assembly of periodic Audit Reconciliations of Custody and Accounting data to aid in the production of investment company (“fund”) financial and related shareholder and client reports, including semi-annual and annual financial statements and quarterly reports. The AVP role is for an individual contributor who would work in a team of financial administration professionals, to support internal and external. A comprehensive understanding of the interrelationship of financial statement schedules is essential and the ability to manage client relationships is a must. Finally, the AVP must maintain a thorough understanding of GAAP and SEC rules and regulations relating to Registered Investment Companies.
Job Responsibility:
Primary point of contact with auditors on their clients for annual, semi-annual and quarterly reports
Periodic oversight of cash reconciliations, security reconciliations and manual entries recorded in the accounting system to ensure appropriateness and that reconciling items are resolved timely
Perform monthly general ledger review
Provide gold standard quality service to clients and respond proactively to internal and external client inquiries
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of investment types, mutual funds, and financial markets and serve as a resource for their team and department
Understand the applicable sections of U.S. GAAP related to financial statement presentation and disclosure
Understand the applicable sections of Sub Chapter M of the IRC and tax-related financial statement disclosures
Understand the applicable sections of mutual fund Registration Statements (SEC Form N-1A) relating to financial statement presentation and management’s discussion of fund performance
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to reduce risk and improve efficiency
Manage projects, participate in department initiatives and committees
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related area
5-7 years mutual fund (or equivalent) financial reporting experience and fund administration experience
Understanding of investment company financial reporting requirements & disclosures
Advanced experience working with Microsoft Office applications required, especially Excel
Strong leadership skills
Attention to detail, a sense of urgency for deadlines, and solid organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills to foster client and internal relationships
Proactively balance competing deliverables
Willingness to work outside of normal work hours when necessarily, especially during peak financial reporting cycles
Handle escalated issues timely and appropriately
Oversee projects effectively
Ability to promote a positive working environment and influence others to embody the Citi Culture
Nice to have:
MBA and/or CPA a plus
Prior people management experience a plus
Experience with FIS AAIA fund accounting platform is a plus
What we offer:
medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident, and disability insurance
wellness programs
paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays