General Accounting Analyst
General Motors
- Manila City, Metro Manila Taguig City, Metro Manila
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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 MID SHIFT (Manila/PH time - shift start is between 1PM to 3PM) on a hybrid arrangement.
- 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