Tax Information Reporting Governance Control Analyst

The Tax Intermediate Analyst is a developing professional role. Deals with most problems independently and has some latitude to solve complex problems. Integrates in-depth specialty area knowledge with a solid understanding of industry standards and practices. Good understanding of how the team and area integrate with others in accomplishing the objectives of the subfunction/ job family. Applies analytical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and methodologies. Requires attention to detail when making judgments and recommendations based on the analysis of factual information. Typically deals with variable issues with potentially broader business impact. Applies professional judgment when interpreting data and results. Breaks down information in a systematic and communicable manner. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to exchange potentially complex/sensitive information. Moderate but direct impact through close contact with the businesses' core activities. Quality and timeliness of service provided will affect the effectiveness of own team and other closely related teams.

This role comprises of both 'Business as Usual' operational deliverables (Control Testing), while simultaneously contending with multiple Project and Change management initiatives. The ideal candidate will be comfortable multitasking, highly flexible, and comfortable dealing with uncertainty. This senior team member will contend with conflicting priorities and challenges across global teams who are managing tax liabilities, determining and compiling information required to satisfy income tax filing and managing payments to tax authorities in compliance with specific tax regulations.

The core roles and responsibilities are as follows;

Control Compliance Testing: 'Tax Information Reporting' (TIR) consists of 7 Global Operational Teams that are governed by 600+ Local and 120+ Common Controls. The 'MCA Governance Team' are tasked with ensuring adherence to 'Minimum Control Design Requirements' and 'Control Design Adequacy & Operating Effectiveness'. Uploading in-scope, month-end testing results into the Citi Enterprise Risk Management System and evidence retention (Internal Audit Readiness)

Risk Mitigation (Red Flag Reviews): Ability to review and assess large volumes of data to identify and justify any inconsistencies / material deviations. A collectively agreed "Path to Green" then needs to be defined and promptly implemented.   

Standardization & Consolidation: Hosting consultations with 'Subject Matter Experts' to gain a consensus on standardized Operational Checklists. Identify opportunities to consolidate and rationalize our Control environment so that it continues to operates effectively and efficiently while adhering to the underlying, polices, laws, rules and regulations.

MCA Change Control: Management of 'Master Control Assessment' obligations by preparing and facilitating 'Control Owner' attestations. 

Project Work: Host daily project calls, confirm scope, priorities, milestones, and provision progress reports and status updates. The ideal candidate will be a strategic professional with the ability to see the bigger picture who has the ability to deal with colleagues diplomatically, while aligning on scope, setting collectively agreed and realistic milestones. Ability to communicate, guide and influence are key attributes.

Issue & escalation Management: Attend project calls to understand obligations, priorities and deliverables, then clearly articulate and assign pre-defined tasks to team members. Creative problem solving skills will be required to identify potential solutions and determine and implement a collectively agreed corrective action plan.

People Development & Capacity Management: Ensure team members are suitably trained and versed on "Common Control" testing obligations. Including training, 'Standard Operating Procedure', SME Reviews. Ensure that the workload is distributed evenly and that there is a clear, consistent approach.

Peripheral Support ("Common Controls"): Support and ensure adherence to Citi wide Common Control policy obligations. Including 'Continuity of Business', 'Regulations Management', 'Data Quality', 'Third Party Management' (Intercompany Service Agreements), 'End-User Computing', 'Records Management', 'Privacy Management', 'Mandatory Absence', 'Information Security' etc.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall management of the tax liabilities, of Citi, both directly and in connection with transactions with clients, including the related compliance, financial reporting, planning and controversy processes.
• Contributes to the planning, accounting, filing and the reporting of tax liability of the company.
• Assists in determining and compiling information required to satisfy income tax filing and related requirements at all levels of jurisdiction.
• May participate in managing payments to tax authorities in compliance with specific tax regulations.
• Identifies and resolves problems using autonomous judgment.
• Implements work flow or process change and redesign, and uses a thorough knowledge of the specific function.
• Accountable for regular reporting or process administration as "owner".
• Primary focus is on execution within defined parameters.
• Assists in the management of one or more processes, reports, procedures or products.
• Directs day-to-day work of junior level employees.
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other 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.

Qualifications:

• 6 to 10 years relevant experience

Education:

• Bachelors degree

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