GBS Finance and Accounting Professionals

Description
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Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Philippines office three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.
The Role:
We are seeking to identify highly motivated and qualified individuals, who are flexible to accept roles in General Accounting, Tax Compliance, Statutory Reporting and Compliance, and Aftersales Order Management/Pricing.
What You'll Do:
General Accounting Team (Day to Mid Shift)

• Perform General Ledger functions; assure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Identify, interpret and analyze potential accounting risks and issues
• Research and analyze accounting transactions and contracts
• Identify and execute internal controls, SOX compliance and financial procedures
• Partner with Finance to determine accounting implications of transactions and perform analytical analyses to utilize when making all material business decisions
• Assist with internal and external financial reporting - including analyzing consolidated results, drafting SEC documents and management review reports, ensuring quality, and administering strict timeline
• Evaluate current accounting practices and policies and drive continuous improvement
• Research and interpret new accounting standards and brainstorm how each applies to GM as well as comply with external 10-Q/10-K reporting requirements

Aftersales Order Management/Pricing Team (Day Shift)

• Partner and Liaise with Key Stakeholders including but not limited to External/Internal Dealers & Suppliers, Logistics and Purchasing & Supply Chain
• Analyze and Interpret data for reporting requirements
• Combination of repetitive and ad hoc processes that are more complex and require critical thinking
• Ensures compliance with GM Corporate policies and external regulatory requirements
• Support internal and external audits
• Interacts with internal/external related parties (Stakeholders, Dealers, Suppliers, Logistics, GPSC, Finance Teams, etc.)
• Has strong control focus - brings any issues (accounting or control related) forward immediately
• Has a strong focus on process improvements to drive quality accounting and compliance
  
  • Frequent contact with others outside of work group to accomplish tasks
  • Participation in Special Projects (including LEAN/Six Sigma activities) - -eventual leader of such projects
• Highly technical in the use of SAP system (t-codes, asset module flow, etc.)
• Supports BCP, BIA activities and updates EUCA Files

Tax Compliance Team (Night Shift)

• Responsible for operationally executing and supporting from GL perspective:
  
  • Monthly closing and reporting as per US GAAP
  • Account reconciliation - including Reconciling indirect tax activity to the general leger
  • Annual closing as per US GAAP
• Create Journal Entries based on financial information, focused on withholding tax, VAT and other taxes
• Maintain and apply knowledge of direct and indirect taxes and developments that affect the business/country
• Assist with compiling data used to file all tax returns
• Support internal and external tax audit process by preparing audit support packages and analysis on areas including fixed assets, sales and expenses
• Prepare schedules to assist with month-end Accounting close process
• Provide clear reporting of information and analyzes data within a business area to identify reporting improvements.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with SOX requirements
• Ensures compliance with GM Corporate policies and external regulatory requirements
• Interacts with internal/external related parties (impacted Business Units, Global Controller's Team, Global Finance Teams, etc.)
• Has strong control focus - brings any issues (accounting or control related) forward immediately
• Has a strong focus on process improvements to drive quality accounting and compliance
  
  • Frequent contact with others outside of work group to accomplish tasks
  • Participation in Special Projects (including LEAN/Six Sigma activities) - -eventual leader of such projects
• Highly technical in the use of SAP system (t-codes, asset module flow, etc.)
• Supports BCP, BIA activities and updates EUCA Files

Statutory Reporting and Compliance Team (Day Shift)

• Responsible for the preparation and overall accuracy and compliance of the statutory financial statements and its notes disclosures to local GAAP and ensure that the financial statements are filed on time with quality

• Create and analyze Statutory Journal Entries based on financial information from US GAAP to Local GAAP (e.g. IFRS).
• Heavily involved in Statutory Year-End Audits and strongly support audit process by understanding and preparing quality audit supports and analysis
• Have strong control focus - brings any issues (accounting or control related) forward immediately
• Maintain and apply knowledge of accounting standards and developments that affect the business/country.

• Maintain documentation in accordance with SOX requirements
• Ensure compliance with GM Corporate policies and external regulatory requirements
• Interact with internal/external related parties (impacted Business Units, Global Controller's Team, Global Finance Teams, External Auditors, etc.)
• Have strong focus on process improvements to drive quality and efficient statutory reporting process
• Highly technical in the use of SAP system (t-codes, asset module flow, etc.) and navigation of One Source Reporting (OSR) Tool.
• Support BCP, BIA activities and update EUCA Files

Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• In-depth understanding and experience in various controllership processes for Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet areas
• Extensive experience of preparing Statutory Financial Statements and notes disclosures.
• Understanding of SOX/Internal Control Requirements - additionally, continue to attend trainings on these topics to remain adequately informed and knowledgeable.
• Technically strong, with a working knowledge of Local GAAP (i.e. IFRS. PFRS, US GAAP, etc.) - additionally, continue to attend trainings on these topics to remain adequately informed and knowledgeable
• Working knowledge of SAP, OSR and other GM systems as required for the assigned position (systems and level of knowledge necessary will vary - employee must be willing to continuously learn the GM systems landscape and functionality)
• Good attention to detail and a propensity to achieve uniform standards of presentation and communication
• Excellent systems experience including proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Intermediate level such as pivot tables and v-look ups), Word, and PowerPoint
• Analytical and logical thinking with ability to make fast and accurate decisions based on available facts
• Drive for Individual Results
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Basic Communication Skills
  
  • Verbally communicates clearly and concisely a need, request, idea or thought to drive action of peers
  • With help, can tailor communication to address concerns or open conversations in a way that the external partner understands and protects the reputation and confidentiality needs of GM.
• BA in Accountancy/Accounting/Business or equivalent with strong foundation and experience in a shared service environment
• Experience working in a multinational organization and working with colleagues internationally
• Knowledge of financial reporting implications of transactions within Supply Chain - sourcing, procurement, and customer order delivery
• Understanding of US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX /Internal Control Requirements - additionally, continue to attend trainings on these topics to remain adequately informed and knowledgeable.
• Basic domain knowledge of Aftersales related processes (Supply Chain, Order Management and Materials Management for CCA)
• Working knowledge of SAP and other GM systems as required for the assigned position (systems and level of knowledge necessary will vary - employee must be willing to continuously learn the GM systems landscape and functionality)
• Basic understanding of KNIME, Power BI and other automation tool available to GM

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Preferably the individual should demonstrate a background (2-3 years) in external or internal audit, strong understanding of IFRS and proven analytical skills (data interpretation and review).
• Works effectively with others and as part of a team
• Competent/Above-Average English Fluency
• Professional finance qualification (CPA)
• Continuous Improvement mindset and able to translate it to meaningful projects
• Analytical and logical thinking with ability to make fast and accurate decisions based on available facts
• Drive for Individual Results
• Good attention to detail

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