Job Description - Senior Auditor - Finance (13066516)

Job Description 

Brief Description of the Organization  Citi, the leading global financial services company, has some 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 100 countries, providing 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, and wealth management. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com or www.citi.com.   Senior Auditor - Finance -13066516 Description Internal Audit is a global organization of over 1000 professionals covering Citi's global businesses and service to clients and customers in over 180 countries. Citi's Internal Audit division provides independent assessments of the company's governance, risk management and internal control environment for key stakeholders including the Board of Directors, senior management and Citi’s numerous regulators globally. Internal Audit is a change agent within Citi aimed to enhance the control culture of Citigroup worldwide and thereby support senior management decision making around the globally. This role participates in the timely delivery of high quality value added assurance and audit reports for a portfolio of business activities, which meet the requirements of the Boards of Citigroup and Citibank, their affiliates and of Citi’s respective regulators, globally. The IA North America (NA) Finance team covers the Financial Control functions in NA and at the Corporate level. These functions include the monthly closing of the books and records, reconciliations and proofing activities, balance sheet reviews, SEC reporting, regulatory reporting, SOX reporting, and Tax. This position is based in Manhattan, NY and will have primary responsibility for executing Finance audits across the NA region and at the Corporate level, validating the resolution of outstanding Issues, and monitoring Finance activities in NA. The position will also assist in the Internal Audit Finance Transformation activities. The position is expected to travel primarily within the NA region between 20% and 25% of his/her time. Key Responsibilities: As a seasoned professional applies solid understanding of internal audit standards, policies, and local regulations to provide timely audit assurance. Contributes to the development of audit processes improvements. Applies solid understanding of how internal audit collectively integrates with line management and control functions to accomplish the objectives of the function and overall business. Performs audits related to the Finance and Tax areas in accordance with corporate methodologies and professional standards, including drafting of audit reports, presenting issues to the business and discussing practical solutions. Completes assigned audits within budgeted timeframes, and budgeted costs. Provides coaching to team members in all phases of the audit process. Monitors the risk environment and assesses the emerging risks through the Business Monitoring process. Recommends appropriate and pragmatic solutions to risk and control issues. Applies knowledge of key regulations to influence audit scope. Develops effective line management relationships to ensure strong understanding of the business. Pro-actively develops automated routines to help focus audit testing. Qualifications BS/BA degree or equivalent combination of education/experience. Intermediate knowledge of US GAAP.  CPA, Chartered Accountant or equivalent preferred. Strong knowledge of the audit process, including risk assessments, control design and operating effectiveness, and audit documentation; Effective analytical skills and critical thinking to understand processes, risks, controls, root causes of issues, and recommend practical solutions; Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and solid organization and project management skills; Intermediate level experience in a related role with experience in business, functional and people management, with proven abilities in taking responsibility for issuing to stakeholders high quality deliverables according to strict timetables. Specific subject matter expertise regarding technology application control disciplines and a solid business understanding of financial services products. Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views.  This individual must be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style. Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of internal and external audit and management.    Primary Location : NAM-USA-New York Schedule : Full-time Education Level : Bachelor's Degree Shift : Day Job Employee Status : Regular Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time