Emea Finance Controllers- Risk

Job description summary:
The EMEA Control Management & Governance (CMG) team is a driving factor in delivering robust and consistent design, monitoring and governance of the control framework across EMEA Finance. With responsibility for Risk and Control, Manager’s Control Assessment (MCA), Issue Management, SOX, COSO, Transformation, Trainings and Communication, CMG team enables the EMEA Finance organization to execute on Citi Finance Vision and Strategy. Our people make the difference in our success.

Job purpose:
Opportunities:

- Opportunity to widen your knowledge of the banking industry and the products traded
- Chance to build an exceptional global network of professionals, Finance, Risk and Compliance
- A socially active team and communities with diverse networking opportunities
- Long-term career path and mentoring by senior colleagues and leaders
- Competitive compensation package and benefits.
- Flexible work arrangements in an organization that acknowledges life-work balance

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead/Performing continuous monitoring of key MCA controls for EMEA Finance Controllers Assessment Units (AUs) in line with Citi MCA standards, and relevant Enterprise and Standard MCA Profiles.
- Monitor corrective action plan status for early intervention and escalation is case of emerging risk the completion of remediation.
- Execute an effective and timely review of issue validation
- Assist in the drafting of materials to be presented to report on the status and themes and trends in open issues to the BRCC and other forums
- Support Country Finance team on timely completion of Quarterly Risk Assessment (QRA) by effective communication of MCA monitoring results.
- Ensure appropriate level of communication is maintained on Internal Control matters to support the framework and ensure appropriate ownership and accountabilities from teams and managers
- Collaborate with MCA Governance, Cluster Control Lead and Sub-Cluster Controllers on MCA related activities, changes and updates to ensure Citi Risk and Control is kept current.
- Help in strengthening controls by identifying control gaps, and advising remedial actions to mitigate open risk.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationship with key stakeholders within Finance and with Internal Audit and policy owners
- Proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating and escalating issues by sustaining independent views
- Crossed trained to be able to perform regulatory report preparation related activities and controls in case of a COB event in Budapest Reg CSC

Qualifications and competencies:

- University/Bachelor’s degree, specialized in Finance/Accounting/Economics
- Internal audit experience is an advantage
- Financial product knowledge is an advantage
- Displays clear accountability and ownership
- Highly motivated with advanced analytical & problem-solving abilities
- Ability to interpret & implement regulatory guidelines & professional standards
- Ability to analyse a process and recommend ways to improve quality, controls, and efficiency
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete tasks within tight deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills; being able to deal with a range of senior/junior staff across multiple locations and culture

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- **Job Family Group**:
Finance
- **Job Family**:
Financial Reporting
- **Time Type**:

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