Reconciliation & Proofing Analyst 2 - C10 - Chennai

Citi; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Rec & Proofing Analyst 2 in India to perform reconciliation and analysis tasks within the financial reporting process. The role focuses on monitoring, interpreting data, and identifying policy gaps to support accurate balance sheet substantiation while aligning with Citi's control environment.

Key responsibilities include daily GL reconciliation, preparation of reconciliation packages, and resolving accounting exceptions.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of accounting experience, preferably in financial services.
• Knowledge of US GAAP or other comprehensive basis of accounting.
• CPA or commensurate local accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Daily reconciliation of general ledger balances to the sub-ledger.
• Preparation of reconciliation package.
• Identify and clear accounting exceptions and mismatched items.
• Analyze recurring issues and assist in developing process improvements.
• Monitoring status of aged breaks on balance sheet accounts.
• Exercise sound judgement regarding the proper application of accounting principles to reconciliations.
• Effectively communicate with team members, management and business partners.
• Respond to Balance Sheet Substantiation team requests for information.
• Ensure financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Participate in and/or lead projects as assigned.
• Escalate, manage and report control issues with transparency.

Skills

General ledger

Reconciliation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Rec & Proofing Analyst 2 is a developing professional role. Applies specialty area knowledge in monitoring, assessing, analyzing and/or evaluating processes and data. Identifies policy gaps and formulates policies. Interprets data and makes recommendations. Researches and interprets factual information. Identifies inconsistencies in data or results, defines business issues and formulates recommendations on policies, procedures or practices. Integrates established disciplinary knowledge within own specialty area with basic understanding of related industry practices. Good understanding of how the team interacts with others in accomplishing the objectives of the area. Develops working knowledge of industry practices and standards. Limited but direct impact on the business through the quality of the tasks/services provided. Impact of the job holder is restricted to own team.

Responsibilities

• Daily reconciliation of general ledger balances to the sub-ledger
• Preparation of reconciliation package
• Identify and clear accounting exceptions and mismatched items
• Analyze reoccurring issues and assist in developing process improvements
• Monitoring status of aged breaks on balance sheet accounts
• Exercise sound judgement regarding the proper application of accounting principles to
• reconciliations
• Effectively communicate with team members, management and business partners
• Respond to Balance Sheet Substantiation team requests for information
• Ensure financial reporting deadlines are met
• Participate in and/or lead projects as assigned
• 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.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years relevant experience accounting (experience in the financial services sector a plus)
• Experience in Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and other comprehensive basis of accounting
• CPA or commensurate local accreditation

Education

• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Family Group

Operations - Transaction Services

Job Family

Reconciliation and Proofing

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

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