Job Information
General Motors Finance - Accounting Analyst in Taguig City, Philippines
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
Responsible for operationally executing and supporting from Product Costing and Inventory perspective:
Monthly closing and reporting as per US GAAP
Product Line Profitability and Variance Analysis as per US GAAP
Annual closing as per US GAAP
Propose Journal Entries based on financial information
Compliance with GM Corporate policies and external regulatory requirements
Support internal and external audits
Interacts with internal/external related parties (impacted Business Units, Global Controller’s Team, Global Finance Teams, Global Systems Teams, etc.)
Has strong control focus – brings any issues (accounting or control related) forward immediately
Has a strong focus on process improvements to drive quality accounting and compliance
Frequent contact with others outside of work group, including various Business Unit(s) functions and management/directors, to accomplish tasks and resolve issues
Participation in Special Projects (including LEAN/Six Sigma activities) - eventual leader of such projects
Responsible for the day- to-day product costing, financial reporting and analysis for assigned functional areas.
Supports the activities of forecast, budget, and long-term plan by supplying Actuals information to other GBS teams and BU functions such as Operations Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, Global Supply Chain, Product Development, etc.
Research, analyze, and explain variances on month-on-month, year-on-year, prior-to-current of Actuals information.
Research and resolve Business Unit(s) inquiries for assigned functional areas.
Prepare costing and profitability analysis for management decision-making process when business needs.
Responsible for performing special projects to improve process efficiency and performance Projects as assigned by Management.
Demonstrate appropriate understanding / working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls and apply them.
Demonstrate appropriate understanding / working knowledge of the Company’s operational, production, and trade flows.
Provide timely, relevant, and accurate reporting & analysis related to vehicle costing and contribution margin of various product lines of Business unit(s) assigned.
Investigate and report to the direct supervisor any inconsistencies or improprieties.
Identify non-value-added processes within the team and seek solutions.
Additional Job Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Education: BS Accountancy or related-course graduate
Years of experience: 1-3 years
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Understanding of US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX /Internal Control Requirements – additionally, continue to attend trainings on these topics to remain adequately informed and knowledgeable
Working knowledge of SAP and costing systems, as necessary for the role (i.e. 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.
Problem Solving
Integrity and Trust
Interpersonal Savvy
Learning on the Fly
Client Service Mindset
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Works effectively with remote colleagues via various communication channels
Research accounting and costing issues and prescribe 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
Fluent in English
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.
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