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 on NIGHT SHIFT. Hybrid means the successful candidate is expected to report to the GM Philippines office for meaningful engagements such as trainings, townhalls, or executive visits. Work hours are 8pm-5am to align with GM’s headquarters in Detroit, MI, USA (Eastern Standard Time)
The Role
The Financial Assurance IT (FAIT) team is primarily responsible for SOX application scope evaluation and management, IT control testing, and facilitating Service Organization Control (SOC) 1 report evaluations. The FAIT team serves as the primary link between the Financial and IT Assurance teams. The FAIT Analyst will regularly collaborate with Controllership, IT, Global Business Solutions, Finance, and the external auditor to complete audit activities.
What You’ll Do
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Execute SOX compliance activities including gaining understanding of business/IT processes, leading walkthrough meetings, and performing / reviewing tests of design and operational effectiveness for IT general controls, IT application controls, data movement controls)
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Prepare and review work papers for SOX control testing with accuracy, adequate testing coverage, and appropriate documentation following program guidance. Ensure the SOX audit workpaper repository are updated accurately and timely
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Evaluate, communicate, and monitor control issues and corresponding management action plans to completion
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Support the overall planning and execution of Financial Assurance IT SOX audit plan, including system scope determination, control coverage, and risk assessments
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Develop a detailed understanding of GM’s processes and systems to identify risks, control gaps, and opportunities to streamline processes
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Understand data structure, system interfaces, and how data moves from source systems to the consolidation system and reporting tools
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Partner with the external auditor to ensure alignment on the SOX audit
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Serve as a subject matter expert on IT related topics for the Financial Assurance team and Controllership
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Build effective working relationships with business and IT partners across the organization; serve as trusted advisor for control owners
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Evaluate SOC 1 / SSAE 18 reports of third-party providers to determine whether the provider and GM have appropriate controls in place
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Special projects as assigned, including assessing potential control impacts from new system implementations
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Work independently with a high level of professional judgment and initiative
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Participate in on-going professional and skills development
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
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4-6 years of IT audit experience
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Minimum 2 years of public accounting experience
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting, information systems, or IT
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
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Big 4 IT audit experience
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MBA or Master of Science degree in accounting or IT
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CPA and/or CISA certification
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Experience with Power BI, KNIME, Automation Anywhere, or other process automation tools
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Experience with SAP, Salesforce, ServiceNow, or cloud technologies
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Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
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Demonstrated ability to work and lead with minimal supervision on unstructured assignments
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Demonstrated project management skills, including ability to plan and prioritize multiple assignments within time constraints
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Excellent team building, planning, change management, and leadership skills
