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 GM Philippines 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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Responsible for operationally executing and supporting from GL perspective:
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Monthly closing and reporting as per US GAAP
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Account reconciliation excellence
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Annual closing as per US GAAP
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Create Journal Entries based on financial information with high quality
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Provides clear reporting of information and analyzes data within a business area to identify reporting improvements.
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Focus on Manufacturing activities with lead responsibilities on Internal and External to entity transactions
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Combination of repetitive and adhoc processes that are more complex and require critical thinking
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Country Controller Reporting
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Ensures compliance with GM Corporate policies and external regulatory requirements
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Support internal and external audits
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Interacts with internal/external related parties (impacted Business Units, Global Controller’s Team, Global Finance Teams, etc.)
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Has strong control focus – brings any issues (accounting or control related) forward immediately
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Has a strong focus on process improvements to drive quality accounting and compliance
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Frequent contact with others outside of work group to accomplish tasks
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Participation in Special Projects (including LEAN/Six Sigma activities) - eventual leader of such projects
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Highly technical in the use of SAP system (t-codes, asset module flow, etc.)
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Supports BCP, BIA activities and updates EUCA Files
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
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BS in Accountancy or equivalent course with strong foundation and experience in a shared service environment
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Experience working in a multinational organization and working with colleagues internationally is preferred
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Applies knowledge of financial reporting implications of transactions within a specific business area, including impact on general ledger and external disclosures.
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Understanding of US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX /Internal Control Requirements – additionally, continue to attend trainings on these topics to remain adequately informed and knowledgeable;
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Working knowledge of SAP 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)
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Basic domain knowledge of Fixed Asset related processes (Capital Management, Asset Accounting, Asset Module)
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
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Possesses Continuous Improvement mindset and able to translate it to meaningful projects
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Solves and Analyzes Issues, Stretched Goals
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Drive for Individual Results
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Ability to work cross-functionally & works effectively with others and as part of a team
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Competent/Above-Average English Fluency and basic Communication Skills
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Verbally communicates clearly and concisely a need, request, idea or thought to drive action of peers
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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.
