Intercompany Analyst

at  General Motors

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role: Analyst

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• In-depth understanding and experience in various controllership processes for Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet areas
• Understanding of Intercompany processes – application in monthly accounting cycle and reporting
• 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 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)

NON-TECHNICAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Possesses Continuous Improvement mindset and able to translate such into meaningful projects
• Solves and Analyzes Issues, Stretched Goals
• Drive for Individual Results
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Basic Communication Skills
• Verbally communicates clearly and concisely, a need, request, idea or thought to drive action of peers
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA in Finance/Supply Chain/Accounting/Business or its equivalent, with a strong foundation and experience in a shared service environment
• Experience working in a multinational organization and working with colleagues globally, is preferred
• Basic domain knowledge of Intercompany
• Works effectively with others and as part of a team
• Competent/Above-Average English Fluency
• Amenable on night shift handling North America Region

• Responsible for operationally executing and supporting from GL perspective:
• Monthly closing and reporting as per US GAAP
• Account reconciliation – including Reconciling AR/AP activity to the general leger
• Annual closing as per US GAAP
• Create Journal Entries based on financial information, focused on adjustments on Intercompany activities.
• Maintain and apply knowledge of Intercompany and developments that affect the business/country
• Provide valuable analysis on exceptions and aged AR/AP items.
• Support internal and external Intercompany audit process by preparing audit support packages and analysis on Subledger / Manual accounts.
• Prepare schedules to assist with month-end Accounting close process
• Provide clear reporting of information and analyzes data within a business area to identify reporting improvements
• Maintain documentation in accordance with SOX requirements
• Ensures 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, 3rd party Suppliers and Vendors 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 to accomplish tasks
• Participation in Special Projects (including LEAN/Six Sigma activities) - -eventual leader of such projects
• Highly technical in the use of SAP system (t-codes, asset module flow, etc.)
• Supports BCP, BIA activities and updates EUCA Files