Job Description
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
Additional Job Description
Key responsibilities and duties:
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.
Qualifications, Skills and Technical Knowledge Requirements:
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.
Non-Technical Skills & Competencies:
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
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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.
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