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9 Nov 2017

Senior Audit Manager – (, , Costa Rica)


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Primary Location: Costa Rica Education: Bachelor’s Degree Job Function: Audit Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day Job Employee Status: Regular Travel Time: Yes, 50 % of the Time Job ID: 17074707 Description This role directs the timely delivery of complex high quality, value added assurance and audit reports for a portfolio of business activities, which meet the requirements of the Boards of Citigroup and Citibank, their affiliates and of Citi’s respective regulators, globally. The Latin America franchise spans 23 presence countries. Each of these countries has its own unique local regulatory reporting requirements focused on capital adequacy, large exposure reporting, Central Bank liquidity reporting, and Tax as well as managing audits in the FRSS Costa Rica. This position is based in CSC Cafetal, Costa Rica and will have primary responsibility for executing Finance audits, validation of issues, and monitoring of Finance activities in Costa Rica as well as supporting the LATAM Finance Audit team on audits across the region. The candidate can also participate in other non-Finance audits, and will be expected to travel primarily within the LATAM region between 30% and 40% of his/her time. The position is based in San Jose, Costa Rica and is primarily responsible for the delivery of the Finance and Tax Audit Plan for Latam, with a focus on Central America countries and legal entities as well as auditing FRO Costa Rica audit entities. This encompasses providing objective risk-based independent assurance on the design and effectiveness of Citi’s internal controls over financial and regulatory reporting. The individual will also provide support to IA’s Corporate Finance, Product and Functions audit teams in their coverage of financial reporting risks, and will be expected to travel primarily within the Latam region up to 40% of his/her time. Qualifications Key Responsibilities: Develops and executes a robust Audit Plan, by reviewable entity, for assigned businesses in accordance with Internal Audit standards, relevant government statutes and regulations and Citigroup and Citibank policies. Delivers on time high quality audit reports, Internal Audit and Regulatory issue validation and (where appropriate, branch examinations, as well as business monitoring and governance committee reporting. Directs complex audit activities for a component of a product line, function, or legal entity at the regional or country level including a portion of the audit annual plan. Applies comprehensive expertise in one or more of the corporation’s businesses and leverages this knowledge into a leadership role in one or more teams. Proactively advances integrated auditing concepts and use of technology. Closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business Manages a complex and critical unit within Internal Audit, including a medium sized team of Internal Audit professionals. Recruits staff, develops talent, builds effective teams, and manages a budget. Possesses a broad and comprehensive understanding of different Internal Audit standards, policies and local regulations; applies a broad and comprehensive knowledge of high risk areas including: Consumer or Investment Banking, technology management; project/program management; regulatory compliance or supplier management. Leads the professional development of Internal Audit staff. Develops effective senior line management relationships and has a strong understanding of the businesses. Applies an in-depth understanding of the inter-relationships of business and support units throughout the corporation and how they impact the overall control environment and the audit approach. Uses excellent communication skills in order to influence a wide range of internal audiences including respective product, function, or regional executive management partners. May negotiate internally often at higher levels on matters which will have a major impact on the area managed. Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural diversity. Possesses strong project management and interpersonal skills, makes sound decisions, exhibiting initiative and intuitive thinking. Consulted often by others for advice and opinions and recognized as a leadership role model. Participates in major business initiatives and pro-actively advises and assists the business on change initiatives. Frequently involved in matters that require complex judgments and solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought such as identifying solutions for a variety of complex and novel audit control issues. Analyzes reporting findings; Recommends appropriate interventions where needed. Proposes creative and pragmatic solutions for risk and control problems. Partners with Directors and Managing Directors to develop approaches for addressing broader corporate emerging issues. Serves as lead reviewer for all types of reviews, including the most complex. Reviews and approves Business Monitoring Quarterly Summaries. Qualifications and Competencies BA/BS or equivalent. Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA or similar) are a plus. Senior level experience in a related role with experience in business, functional and people management, with proven abilities in taking responsibility for executing concurrently on a portfolio of high quality deliverables to stakeholders according to strict timetables. Specific subject matter expertise regarding technology application control disciplines and a solid business understanding of financial services products, especially those associated with the Capital Markets and Banking business. Demonstrates experience in managing teams and managing integrated internal audit and assurance delivery within a matrix reporting environment. Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and ‘no surprises’ approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views. This individual must be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style. Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of internal and external audit and management.

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