Custom Cloud-Based Accounting Platform for Citigroup

Citigroup’s accounting team relied on complex Excel spreadsheets to manage critical financial workflows. While this approach had been effective for years, it posed significant challenges. The reliance on manual processes made financial calculations and data entry time-consuming and prone to human error. Scalability was another major concern, as spreadsheets lacked the flexibility to support Citigroup’s global operations. Security and compliance risks were also present, as storing sensitive financial data in Excel presented vulnerabilities and made regulatory compliance more difficult to manage.

Additionally, the absence of automation in key financial processes, such as interest allocation, audit logging, and reporting, slowed decision-making and operational efficiency. Citigroup needed a solution that could not only automate these processes but also provide real-time insights, enhance security, and scale with the company’s evolving needs. Given their unique accounting workflows, no off-the-shelf software could fully meet their requirements, making a custom-built solution the only viable option.

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Softedge designed and developed a secure, scalable, cloud-based accounting platform tailored to Citigroup’s specific needs. This solution transformed their manual processes into an automated, centralized system, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and data integrity. By eliminating the need for manual data entry, the new platform reduced errors and improved accuracy in financial reporting. The transition to a cloud-based infrastructure also strengthened security measures, incorporating role-based access control and audit logging to enhance data protection and regulatory compliance.

The automation of interest allocation streamlined calculations and reduced the risk of errors, saving time for accounting teams while ensuring financial accuracy. The platform also introduced advanced financial reporting capabilities, enabling real-time access to critical data for better decision-making. By hosting the system on AWS Cloud, Softedge ensured that Citigroup had a high-performance, scalable solution capable of adapting to future growth and regulatory changes.

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