Legal Entity Accountant at Citi


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As Legal Entity Accountant, the purpose of the role is to take responsibility for the financial and regulatory reporting specific to Citigroup Global Markets (Pty) Ltd (‘CGMSA’), the Equities Broker-Dealer vehicle for Citi South Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

The role of the LEM for CGM SA is placed within South African Finance department and reports to the LEM Manager. Responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing and monitoring the month end close process for both Citigroup ledger as well as local ledger (BDA), working in partnership with FRSS (offshore);
  • Accurate review, analysis and filing of JSE CapAd returns (daily and monthly);
  • Have a sound understanding of the financial statements and the accounting standards and their impact on various reporting aspects within Finance.
  • Provide analysis and responses to all JSE queries on an on-going basis;
  • Review, interpret and implement JSE regulations as required by the local regulator;
  • Application of strong internal controls, with a focus on continually strengthening the control environment;
  • Identifying areas where process improvements can be made to achieve efficiencies and a strong control environment;
  • Support the improvement of data quality as it pertains to financial and regulatory reporting;
  • Supports capital management;
  • On an annual basis, oversee the external audit as well as production of annual financial statements;
  • Support the CFO with ad-hoc requests;
  • Drive the annual plan (budgeting) process for businesses in CGMSA;
  • Support application and implementation of IFRS standards;
  • Adhere to the policies and procedures of the balance sheet substantiation process for accounts owned;
  • Provide support and analytical insight of various financial and regulatory aspects and perform business analysis;
  • Provide support (preparation of committee packs, analysis of information for business purposes) for various management committee meetings and external meetings (Regulator on-site visits), including ability to assist with chairing meetings where required; and
  • Working closely with Business partners and other functions to gain a thorough understanding of CGMSA’s businesses, risks and controls.

Development Value:

  • Gain first hand exposure to a JSE registered Equity Broker;
  • Develop a well-rounded knowledge base of all Finance aspects as it relates to Banking
  • Gain technical knowledge of IFRS
  • Gain technical knowledge of CapAd reporting
  • Gain knowledge of Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Gain knowledge on an assortment of products offered by Citigroup.
  • Gain exposure to management committees and skills in assisting in preparing packs and chairing meetings.

Knowledge/Experience:

  • Strong Experience in Bank/Broker Financial Reporting Environment.
  • Strong Experience in IFRS as well as  financials preparation and analysis.
  • Exposure to Risk/ Audit / or Actuarial activities also an added advantage.

Qualifications:

  • B Comm. Accounting/Finance Honours or related qualification – Recommended
  • Chartered accountant or equivalent is preferred

Skills:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a recognized team player.
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks and to be able to prioritize in a deadline driven environment.

Competencies

  • Planning and time management
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Written communication skills – ability to express and communicate concisely and clearly.
  • Ability to communicate at senior levels of management in the organization.

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