Job Description

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.  DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. 

Work Arrangement:

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role

Serve as a Strategic Business Partner, bringing timely and insightful decisions to all strategic and tactical matters as they related to SEC requirements, accounting, audit/SOX compliance and financial analyses, leveraging financial systems and processes that increase clarity, improve efficiency, shorten decision cycle times, and reinforce financial integrity and accountability.

LEVEL EXPECTATIONS:

Entry level professional executing work requiring independent decision-making and judgment with appropriate supervision over outcomes. 

EXPERTISE

- Requires good theoretical knowledge in specialization and an entry-level understanding of practices and procedures, usually acquired through an undergraduate degree, professional certification, or comparable work experience with some additional limited experience.
- Critical analysis skills developed through professional study or comparable experience sufficient to identify, describe, and make recommendations relative to business challenges impacting their area on a day-to-day basis. Applies a body of professional / theoretical knowledge and problem-solving techniques to identify and resolve issues.
- Works under direct guidance and task-oriented supervision. Employees typically follow a defined process but are required to plan and organize their own work.

COMPLEXITY

- Independently seeks opportunities to learn the processes within own area, and the tools / approaches that can be applied to these challenges.
- Exercises decision-making skills sufficient to propose solutions to leadership and a plan for utilizing established procedures to create new solutions. 
- Develops stable working relationships internally exchanging standard/basic information with colleagues and immediate supervisor, project leaders and other professionals in the team. Contributes to discussions relevant to the direction and priorities of own area.
- Communicates information about relevant facts, practices, and policies pertaining to their own job area, effectively exchanging information with colleagues and team leaders in a concise, clear, and professional manner. 

SCOPE AND IMPACT

- Develop an understanding of established procedures / approaches sufficient to exercise independent judgment and professional decision-making regarding the appropriate course of action. Work undergoes periodic review in accordance with established procedures or precedent. 
- Follows through on difficult situations and exercises independent decision-making regarding a course of action by following established procedures. 
- Employees' professional impact is typically within their immediate work area.

What You’ll Do

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 Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities

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. 

Deep knowledge of Local GAAP (e.g. IFRS, US GAAP, PFRS) and understanding of SOX/Internal Control Requirements – 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)

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas and pivot tables).

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Possess 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

Ability to work cross-functionally

Good attention to detail

Basic Communication Skills

Verbally communicate clearly and concisely a need, request, idea or thought to drive action of peers or close auditor concerns

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.



About GM

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Why Join Us 

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