Financial Administration Audit Support Senior Analyst Assistant Vice President

Financial Administration Audit Support Senior Analyst Assistant Vice President

Citi's Fund Administration group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced financial professional to join our team as an Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Financial Administration Audit Support.

In this role, you will act as a key individual contributor within a collaborative team of financial administration professionals. You will oversee the assembly and reconciliation of periodic custody and accounting data, directly supporting the production of investment company ("fund") financial statements, shareholder reports, and quarterly filings.

This position requires a deep understanding of the interrelationships between financial statement schedules, strong client relationship management skills, and a robust technical background in U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and tax rules governing Registered Investment Companies (RICs).

• Primary Liaison:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and clients during annual, semi-annual, and quarterly financial reporting cycles.
• Inquiry Resolution:
  Proactively respond to complex inquiries from both internal stakeholders and external clients, delivering "gold standard" client service.
• Relationship Management:
  Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients and audit partners to ensure smooth, timely reporting cycles.

• Reconciliation Oversight:
  Perform periodic oversight of cash and security reconciliations, as well as manual accounting entries, ensuring all reconciling items are resolved in a timely and appropriate manner.
• General Ledger Review:
  Conduct comprehensive periodic general ledger reviews to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Report Production Support:
  Oversee the assembly of periodic audit reconciliations of custody and accounting data to facilitate the production of high-quality fund financial statements and shareholder reports.

• Regulatory Standards:
  Maintain and apply a thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations relating to Registered Investment Companies.
• Financial Disclosures:
  Ensure compliance with applicable sections of mutual fund Registration Statements (SEC Form N-1A), specifically regarding financial statement presentation and Management's Discussion of Fund Performance (MDFP).
• Tax Compliance:
  Understand and apply the applicable sections of Sub Chapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and tax-related financial statement disclosures.

• Process Optimization:
  Proactively identify opportunities for continuous process improvement to mitigate operational risk, enhance controls, and improve efficiency.
• Project Leadership:
  Manage assigned projects, participate in department-wide initiatives, and contribute actively to internal committees.

• Education & Experience:
  
  Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business-related area, or equivalent work experience.
• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  5–7 years of financial reporting and fund administration experience, specifically within the mutual fund industry or equivalent investment company environment.
• Technical Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of investment company financial reporting requirements, disclosures, and the interrelationship of financial statement schedules.
• Software Proficiency:
  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with a strong emphasis on advanced Excel capabilities.

• Leadership & Influence:
  Strong leadership skills with the ability to promote a positive working environment and influence others to embody Citi's culture of excellence and integrity.
• Communication:
  Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with clients, auditors, and internal teams.
• Operational Excellence:
  Outstanding attention to detail, a strong sense of urgency for meeting strict regulatory deadlines, and robust organizational skills.
• Problem Solving:
  Ability to proactively balance competing deliverables, handle escalated issues timely and appropriately, and oversee projects effectively.
• Flexibility:
  Willingness to work outside of normal business hours when necessary, particularly during peak financial reporting cycles.