Fund Accounting Tax Group Manager

By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Role overview

The Fund Accounting Tax Group Manager is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department, driving a variety of tax related activities in coordination with the Operations - Fund Accounting Team and Custody Tax team. The overall objective of this role is to ensure the seamless delivery of activities associated with Net Asset Valuations (NAV's) by ensuring accurate tax rates are accrued (withholding taxes and capital gain taxes). Other accountabilities will include the oversight and calculation of taxation figures and reports for different target markets.

What you will do:

• Manage Fund Accounting Tax Operations at global level, including people managers as well as partner across department and business to develop and enhance cost effective solutions that meet client expectations and needs.
• Assess new business viability against existing business capabilities and make appropriate recommendations for the appropriate processes to be implemented, in partnership with Product and Tech colleagues.
• Assist and encourage employee career progression through defined career paths, management processes, appropriate training, and Professional Development Plans (PDPs).
• Evaluate risk and controls, including operational impact of changes in legislation, and ensure compliance to established controls.
• Lead strategic planning process with business units and prioritize business development requirements to completion.
• Monitor Profit and Loss (P&L), expense management, budget, and planning.
• Monitor, set, and achieve established department goals during day-to-day operations as well as serve as point of escalation for complex issues and manage resolution of issues and new business requests.
• Direct and participate in department and industry initiatives as well as support corporate governance and ethics.

What we will need from you:

• Senior relevant experience.
• Chartered Accountant / CFA / MBA an advantage.
• Experience within financial markets and fund accounting.
• Strong knowledge of taxation mechanisms for funds, proximity and connectivity with tax specialists an advantage.
• Experience in financial services, client management, project management, strategic management, operational management, and resource and expense management.
• Experience with people management and working with multiple stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting concepts, financial services, and global financial markets.
• Ability to manage client relationships.
• Demonstrated talent assessment as well as the ability to manage client relationships.

What we can offer you:

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well. By joining Citi Edinburgh, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure.
• A discretional annual performance related bonus.
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pension Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends.
• Access to an array of learning and development resources.

Alongside these benefits, Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.