This is a highly specialized and client facing role having responsibility for the oversight of production of financial statements for UK Open Ended Funds in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) for UK Authorized Funds issued by the Investment Association.

This role reports to the Financial Reporting Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Day to day line management responsibilities for a team of 6 to 7 people in ensuring all deliveries are met in accordance with client service level agreements and key performance indicators
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provide guidance to resolve problems, escalations, and complex/escalated transactions
• Contribute to the design of the future operating model
• Drive a culture of innovation and improvements to enhance efficiencies
• Support to staff coaching and development
• 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:

• 4-7 years of relevant experience
• Professional accounting qualification (eg ICAS / ACCA)
• Experience in accounting, finance, or business-related area
• Experience in fund accounting and financial services
• Demonstrated working knowledge of financial services, funds services, and processes
• Demonstrated Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge in related area

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience