3 Financial Accounting jobs in Australia

**Overview of Citi:**
Citi, the world leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and a presence in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions worldwide. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. Citi enables clients to achieve their strategic financial objectives by providing them with cutting-edge ideas, best-in-class products and solutions, and unparalleled access to capital and liquidity.
**Job Description:**
**Team/Function Overview**
The Australia Lead for Financial Reporting is a senior management level position reporting directly to the Global Head of Financial Reporting with a matrix reporting line to local management.
The Financial Reporting team is part of Fund Services Operations.
The team is responsible for the production of financial statements, tax and regulatory reporting and all associated workings for investment and superannuation fund clients domiciled in Australia.
The current headcount is approximately 30 onshore in Australia with an equal number in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as the offshore partner. The team is predicted to grow in the coming years as we take on new clients and our existing clients expand.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Work with onshore partners and the Global Head of Financial Reporting to determine the optimal operating model including automation and location strategies to enhance scalability and quality of operations
+ Summarize into a strategic vision for the local teams
+ Lead the team through business and operational change including communicating the vision and goals, consistently and frequently, across all locations
+ Cascade annual goals for the team in line with the strategic vision and help them to achieve them
+ Focus on client relationships, supporting the client organisation and other service functions by consistently delivering excellence
+ Engage with industry bodies to enhance Citi's visibility in the local market-place and ensure our services are in line with local best practices
+ Develop relationships with Product and Technology and other colleagues both locally and globally to leverage capabilities of the entire firm
+ Be the primary point of escalation for Financial Reporting in the country
+ Ensure that appropriate training and planning frameworks and procedures are in place to support all teams on-shore and offshore and ensure that the teams remain fully compliant with all Citi Policies
+ Role-model Citi New Way behaviors to ensure that everyone is empowered to contribute at their highest level
+ Monitor service level standards and provide senior management with compliance reporting as well as maintain an environment where processes and controls are monitored, and potential risks are escalated on a timely basis
+ Attend client meetings, including board meetings and ad hoc Requests for Proposals (RFPs) presentations as required
+ Oversee local regulatory, audit and compliance matters and liaise with the Citi Country Officer and other teams as required
+ 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.
**Competencies**
+ Ability to contribute to strategic direction of a team which is in a period of strong growth.
+ Demonstrated leadership and project management skills including ability to resolve operational issues
+ Clear and concise written and verbal communication
+ Risk Assessment: Appropriately assess risk when making business decisions, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by ensuring 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.
**Knowledge/Experience:**
+ 15+ years of relevant experience in funds administration and financial reporting,
+ 10-15+ years of managerial experience with experience of cross-border management and leadership
+ Knowledge of local taxation and regulations including reporting to APRA and ASIC for superannuation clients as well as the broader financial services industry
+ Knowledge of Fund Accounting Platforms including InvestOne and Multi-Fonds and of Reporting Software including Confluence and/or DFIN, would be a benefit
+ Demonstrated experience in operational process management, talent assessment, development and deployment
**Qualifications:**
+ 15+ years of relevant experience
+ Professional Accountancy qualification
+ 8-10+ years of managerial experience
+ Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
+ Master's degree preferred
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**Job Family Group:**
Operations - Transaction Services
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**Job Family:**
Fund Accounting
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**Time Type:**
Full time
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**Most Relevant Skills**
Please see the requirements listed above.
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**Other Relevant Skills**
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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_Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law._
_If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review_ _Accessibility at Citi ( _._
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Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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 Issuer & Investor Services. The team is responsible for the production of financial statements, tax and regulatory reporting and all associated workings and management.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Manage tax and financial reporting operations 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.
**Qualifications:**
+ 10+ years of relevant experience
+ Chartered Accountant / CFA / MBA
+ Experience within financial markets and fund accounting
+ Experience in financial services, client management, project management, strategic management, operational management, and resource and expense management
+ Experience with people management and working with multiple stakeholders
+ Advanced knowledge of accounting concepts, financial services, and global financial markets
+ Ability to manage client relationships
+ Demonstrated talent assessment as well as the ability to manage client relationships
**Education:**
+ Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
+ Master's degree preferred
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**Job Family Group:**
Operations - Transaction Services
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**Job Family:**
Fund Accounting
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**Time Type:**
Full time
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**Most Relevant Skills**
Please see the requirements listed above.
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**Other Relevant Skills**
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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_Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law._
_If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review_ _Accessibility at Citi ( _._
_View Citi's_ _EEO Policy Statement ( _and the_ _Know Your Rights ( _poster._
Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.