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
- Perform General Ledger functions; assure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Responsible for operationally leading and executing from GL perspective:
- Monthly closing and reporting as per US GAAP
- Account reconciliation excellence
- Annual closing as per US GAAP
- Create Journal Entries based on financial information
- 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.)
- Main point of contact for internal and external audits
- Has strong control focus – identify and drives resolution for issues (accounting or control related) within their respective area
- Identify, lead and implement process improvements to drive quality accounting and compliance within their respective area
- Frequent contact with others outside of work group to accomplish tasks
- Lead or actively participate in Special Projects (including LEAN/Six Sigma activities)
- Responsible for identifying and documenting process gaps to moderate standard financial analysis
- Responsible for the day- to-day general ledger accounting and reconciliation, financial reporting and analysis for assigned functional areas.
- Research and resolve Business Unit(s) inquiries for assigned functional areas.
- Prepare Manual Journal Entries adjustment when business needs.
- Responsible for performing special projects to improve process efficiency and performance Projects as assigned by Management.
- Demonstrate intermediate understanding / working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls and apply them.
- Provide timely, relevant and accurate reporting & analysis of the results of the Cost Centers performance against historical, budgeted, forecasted and strategic planning results to facilitate decision-making and work within the budget plan.
- Investigate and report to the Manager any inconsistencies or improprieties.
- Identify non-value-added processes within the team and seeks solutions.
- 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
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or similar discipline, with minimum of 3 years' experience in a shared services environment
- Intermediate understanding of US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX /Internal Control Requirements.
- Working knowledge and experience with SAP is required (systems and level of knowledge necessary will vary – candidate must be willing to continuously learn the GM systems landscape and functionality)
- Experience working in a multinational organization and working with colleagues internationally is preferred.
- Basic Automotive Industry knowledge
- Advanced MS Excel and reporting knowledge
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Willingness to work on NIGHT SHIFT (Manila/PH time) on a hybrid arrangement.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Problem Solving
- Integrity and Trust
- Interpersonal Savvy
- Learning on the Fly
- Customer Service Mindset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Research accounting issues and proscribe appropriate resolution.
- Ability to pursue open issues to resolution.
- High level of analytical ability to solve unusual and difficult issues.
- Works effectively with others and as part of a team.
- Complete English Fluency
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.