Process Control Sr Manager

The Process Control Manager supports the Firm's Latin America Finance teams by leading external audit coordination for LATAM countries. The role also supports the Managers Control Assessment (MCA) process, regulatory reporting governance and other key controls. This will involve an understanding Finance’s processes, risks and associated controls and working closely with country Finance teams to identify risks and control deficiencies. This function will also be Finance’s liaison with External Audit and responsible for working with Internal Audit on Finance audits. **Responsibilities include**: - Responsible for coordinating and facilitating external audits, as well as regulatory visits as applicable. - Responsible for timely escalation of potential concerns and deliverable requirements to ensure on time submission of financial statements. - Oversees the end to end External Audit process, including developing and updating the interaction model and relationship with the external audit partners, and facilitating communication between the areas. - Provide and present metrics including status updates for External Audits, ongoing validation and other Control Projects for senior management - Organize and coordinate other control activities and projects such as the Annual Ongoing Validation of Regulatory Reports, among others - Reviews end-to-end process documents, design of related key controls and control effectiveness across Finance. - Proactively identifies emerging risks and assists Controllers and CFO’s with resolving control gaps and issues and helps to create quality corrective action plans, including understanding root cause of the issue. - Support other control activities such as the consolidation of Finance related matters to be presented in the country BRCC, Citi Operating Expense Governance Committee and other forums. - Serves as back up for Managers Control Assessment (MCA) for Country Finance. - Supports other Control initiatives activities as needed to ensure timely completion of objectives - Assist with execution of key policies and procedures, including Operational Risk Management, Records Management, Continuity of Business and Third Party Management for LAN Finance. - Looks for alternatives to optimize existing Control processes to implement innovative solutions. - Develops and maintains accurate process documentation - This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. **Knowledge/Experience**: - Bachelor’s Degree in Finance / Accounting/Business Administration - Audit experience in an accounting or financial services firm required - Experience with the implementation, administration, and monitoring of Control policies desired - Good understanding of financial products, businesses, reporting systems, internal audit processes (preferred) - Proven project management experience - Working with multiple stakeholders and in an organization with a matrix management structure - Knowledge of Digital tools such as PowerBI, Knime or Appian a plus. - Fluent English & Spanish language skills, written and oral (Portuguese desired) - Proficient in Microsoft Office **Skills**: - Ability to communicate simply, clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing, adjusting style to suit the audience - Strong analytical and technical writing skills to document control issues, findings and corrective action plans. - Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to deal with colleagues at all levels across the Firm - Ability to gain consensus and agreement across disparate functions, products and geographies - Ability to initiate and manage change, including driving cultural changes to strengthen the control environment - Ability to solve problems and articulate potential solutions. - Excellent presentation skills - Good negotiation skills - Proven track record on team management and talent development **Competencies**: - Ambitious and hardworking - Willing to learn - Be a team player - Positive and proactive work style - **Job Family Group**: Finance - **Job Family**: Financial Reporting - **Time Type**: Full timeCiti is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. View the "**EEO is the Law**" poster. View the **EEO is the Law Supplement**. View the **EEO Policy Statement**. View the **Pay Transparency Posting