Job Description
Perform/oversee General Ledger functions; assure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with professional accounting standards and standard methodologies in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Identify, interpret and analyze potential accounting risks and issues
Research and analyze accounting transactions and contracts and document technical accounting memos
Identify and execute appropriate 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 and performing first level review of SEC documents and management review reports, ensuring quality, and administering strict timeline
Supporting requests of internal/external auditors, ensuring open matters are resolved timely
Evaluate current accounting practices and policies and drive continuous improvement
Research, interpret, and draft documentation related to 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
The Sr. Analyst People Leader position is a subset of the leadership role and includes additional responsibilities including the following: ensuring finance and accounting work product is correctly and timely executed, follows adequate internal controls, and serves as a repository of expertise in their functional area. Specific duties related to this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Reviewing work product of Analysts (all levels – including Senior Analysts not designated Team Leads) including journal entries, financial schedules, account reconciliations, and other submissions (i.e. reports) - - this will not include final review of items considered to be High Risk or those designated as needing Supervisor/Management review
Tracking hour-by-hour progress of the Month/Quarter/Year end close processes and providing regular updates to team Supervisors and Managers
Providing feedback to Analysts on their work product as well as assisting them through any issues
Delivering assessments of Analyst capabilities to the appropriate Leadership Team Members
Review of data in intercompany systems
Work on Global Intercompany Transformation Projects
Developing deep expertise in the area being supported; includes willingness to work with Global teams to enhance knowledge as well as study of GM Policies & Procedures and other external sources.
In some cases, the Team Lead will still have Senior Analyst responsibilities, such as:
Responsible for operationally executing and supporting from GL perspective:
Monthly closing and Reporting as per US GAAP/Local GAAP
Account reconciliation excellence
Annual closing as per US GAAP/Local GAAP
IAS/IAR verification
Create Journal Entries based on financial information
Produce schedules, reports, analysis, and other work-product as required.
They also must comply with overall requirements for a Senior Analyst as follows:
Ensures compliance with GM Corporate policies and external regulatory requirements
Supports internal and external audits
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
Can present to Senior Leadership and able to consolidate information in a clear and understandable matter
Self-starter and able to accomplish assigned tasks with minimum supervision
Has a strong focus on process improvements to drive quality accounting and compliance
Frequent contact with others outside of work group to accomplish tasks
Leading Special Projects (including LEAN/Six Sigma activities)
Technical Knowledge Requirements:
Understanding of US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX /Internal Control Requirements – additionally, continue to attend trainings on these topics to remain adequately informed and knowledgeable
More than 1 year of working in intercompany processes (internal GM or External)
Systems aptitude is a requirement for this position with knowledge of various GM Intercompany systems (IAR and IAS) and working knowledge of SAP 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)
Non-Technical Skills & Competencies:
Problem Solving
Integrity and Trust
Interpersonally Savvy
Learning on the Fly
Customer Service Mindset
Quick learner, Self-directed and detail oriented
Ability to team up and partner, with others effectively
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including working with international associates where English is a second language
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
Flexibility in work hours to accommodate other countries/time zones (Mid shift, extends to night shift for month-end close0
Additional Position Specifications:
Analyze, monitor, and resolve intercompany charge disputes and discrepancies related to intercompany/Intracompany journal entries/transactions
Assist in the review and processing for various countries intercompany/intracompany transactions while following the company’s intercompany policy
Provide support for general intercompany/intracompany issues and questions from various organizations across the company
Work with Controller’s, Tax teams, Conduent Intercompany Team, and various level of organization to ensure intercompany transactions are prepared in accordance with the prescribed policies and country specific regulatory requirements
Has completed Probationary Evaluation Reviews
High ratings within the Probationary and CAP Performance Reviews
Various special projects and ad hoc responsibilities including support for internal/external auditors
Proven track record of achievement
Has previous experience on Intercompany or Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable
Working hours would be mid (non-peak) to night (month-end close) shift.
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