General Ledger Accountant

Citi is looking for a General Ledger Accountant to work on financial reporting, reconcile accounts, and ensure that the organization’s books are accurate. In supporting the month-end and year-end closing activities, this position aims at ensuring compliance with accounting standards and providing correct financial data for business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Make and update general ledger entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Carry out the reconciliations of accounts to check the accuracy and ensure that regulations are followed.
• Work on the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Help in financial reporting, audits, and other regulatory requirements.
• Identify the causes of variances, figure out the discrepancies, and give the company the keys to understanding financial data.
• Work together with teams in other departments such as accounts payable, receivable, and finance.
• Be responsible for Citi accounting policies as well as international financial standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

• An accounting/financial related field of study, a bachelor’s degree at least.
• A professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) will be an advantage.
• Substantial understanding of accounting concepts and financial statements will be a must-have.
• Working with general ledger and ERP tools will be expected.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills should be developed.
• Perfection when it comes to resolving small details and being organized are some of the employee’s strengths.
• The knowledge of MS Excel and the use of financial software applications will be at the employee’s fingertips.