Senior Accounting and Reconciliation Lead

The Cash and Trade Proc Sr Analyst is an intermediate level role responsible for ensuring transactions are processed accurately and on time in coordination with the Transaction Services team. The overall objective is to apply in-depth knowledge, and contribute to the development of new techniques / processes for cash management operations.

Provide expert transaction input for deliverables from internal and external clients and vendors Contribute to special projects and provide feedback for all project related activities as directed Contribute to the development of new techniques and processes within cash management Develop and recommend strategic decisions based off in-depth comprehension of how the Cash & Trade Operations team interacts with others business unites in accomplishing objectives Influence decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating others in area Evaluate moderately complex issues with substantial potential impact Provide informal guidance or on-the-job-training to new team members 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.

5-8 years of experience in a related role to cash and trade operations and management Effective verbal and written skills Effective communication and analytical skills Education: Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Accounting, Reconciliation, and Proofing Senior Lead – AVP (C12) Role Overview The Accounting, Reconciliation, and Proofing Senior Lead – Assistant Vice President (AVP / C12) is a senior operational leadership position within North America (NAM) Commercial Card Operations. This role is responsible for governing the financial integrity, balance sheet control, and accounting accuracy of complex payment and cash management transactions. As a Senior Lead, the successful candidate will champion Citi’s Leadership Principles (We Take Ownership, We Deliver with Pride, We Succeed Together), acting as a key bridge between Operations, Finance, Risk, and Technology. The primary objective of this role is to lead a pristine risk and control environment, drive process modernization (including automation and "Change-the-Bank" initiatives), and mentor a team of senior analysts to ensure seamless, zero-defect operational delivery that directly enhances the downstream client experience.

1. Accounting Governance & Manual Journal Entry Control (We Take Ownership) Journal Entry Oversight: Govern and validate the recording of manual journal entries within the core accounting engine, ensuring absolute accuracy, proper substantiation, and strict adherence to corporate accounting policies. Financial Data Integrity: Perform and oversee key balance sheet controls, proofing processes, and ledger-to-subledger reconciliations to guarantee the integrity of financial reporting. Policy Compliance: Ensure all accounting practices comply with US GAAP, local regulatory standards, and internal financial control frameworks. Digital Transformation: Serve as the operational Subject Matter Expert (SME) on critical "Change-the-Bank" projects, driving the migration from legacy systems to modernized platforms. Automation & Tooling: Leverage advanced tools (e.gSmart Solution robotics, and advanced analytics) to automate manual reconciliation and proofing workflows, reducing operational cycle times. UAT & Release Sign-Off: Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities, defining test cases,