Financial Accounting Analyst - GM AMEO - Headquarters - GM AMEO - Headquarters

Job Description

As the Financial Accounting Analyst, you will be supporting the accounting, reporting & month end close process for the business unit. This position requires an excellent technical accounting skills as well as superb analytical, excel/Power BI/any other automation tools and good communication skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure correct and transparent recording of all business transactions in the relevant period
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data
• Review general ledger on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of posting
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial reports monthly, quarterly and yearly
• Good knowledge of dealer sales incentive programs, handling accounting and review of such multiple programs
• Handling budgeting/forecasting of sales incentives and driving continuous forecasting accuracy
• Perform detailed analysis and support FP&A by providing reasons for variances with previous periods
• Drive process improvements in assigned areas of responsibility
• Support review of contracts from technical accounting perspective
• Ensure all desk procedures related to areas under responsibility are updated on timely manner
• Implement and ensure appropriate financial and internal controls in compliance with company policies and procedures or as deemed appropriate by senior leadership team
• Prepare account reconciliations for assigned accounts and ensure all aged items are resolved on a timely manner
• Support any special projects/assignments as required, and perform ad-hoc analysis as requested
• Proactively seeks opportunities to grow (e.g. develops new skills, attend training opportunities, building network, seeking feedback etc.)

Basic Skills, Knowledge, Behaviors:

• Comprehend, interpret and present to others the financial results, variance analysis of financial results and account reconciliations
• Address issues by identifying appropriate alternatives for timely resolution, and identify issues that require escalation
• Interpret and operationalize applicable accounting policies and procedures
• Prepare written communications in a clear and concise manner
• Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles
• Demonstrates qualities (e.g., ethics, integrity, expertise) that establish credibility with all internal and external constituents
• Able to prepare & present structured presentations to leadership

GM Specific Skills, Knowledge, Behaviors:

• Proficient understanding of SAP & HFM system functionality
• Understanding of GM’s management, legal, and segment organizational structures and how they are consolidated

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum 5-year experience in finance (Accounting/forecasting is an advantage)
• 3+ years in Big 4 audit firm or US publicly listed would be an advantage
• Excellent understanding of financial statements

Education:

•  Bachelor Degree in Accounting and/ or Finance
• CPA or equivalent

Skills:

• Strong Technical accounting skills
• Excellent excel skills, should be able to do excel modelling. Knowledge of Power BI & Knime preferred
• Project management skills to manage project
• Good presentation skills and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical skills to be able to synthesize complex and diverse information

Competencies:

• Action Oriented
• Time Management
• Drive for Results
• Business Acumen
• Customer focus
• Priority Setting
• Strategic Agility
• Team Player
•  Integrity & Trust

About GM

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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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