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.
What You’ll Do
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Statutory Year-End Audit
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Preparation of Statutory Financial Statements and its notes disclosures under Local GAAP while ensuring compliance with regulatory and external reporting requirements and internal statutory filing deadlines.
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Account reconciliation between local GAAP and US GAAP: validating that all documents have been posted to local ledgers.
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Create and analyze Statutory Journal Entries based on financial information from US GAAP to Local GAAP (ie. IFRS etc.).
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Prepare supporting documentation for statutory financial statements in line with local GAAP to a standard ready for external audit.
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Maintain and apply knowledge of accounting standards and developments that affect the business/country.
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Support external audit process by preparation of the external audit, working with colleagues across the Controllership to plan and produce the audit file, in a timely an accurate manner, learning from previous years’ audits.
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Provide clear reporting of information and analyzes data within a business area to identify reporting improvements.
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Perform his/her tasks the way ensuring all milestones of statutory reporting cycle are met on time in order to avoid any risks that may result from late internal or external filing.
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Maintain documentation in accordance with SOX requirements
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Ensures compliance with GM Corporate policies and external regulatory requirements
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Interacts with internal/external related parties (impacted Business Units, Global Controller’s Team, Global Finance Teams, External Auditors, etc.)
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Manages the relationship with the external auditors to ensure the audit is as short as possible resulting in an excellent audit report.
Additional Job 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.
- Possesses 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
- 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 Finance /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 is preferred
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 etc) would be desirable.
About GM
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
Why Join Us
We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.