Tax Compliance Analyst

Description

Role:  Analyst

Duties:

• Responsible for operationally executing and supporting from GL perspective:
  • Monthly closing and reporting as per US GAAP
  • Account reconciliation – including Reconciling indirect tax activity to the general leger
  • Annual closing as per US GAAP
• Create Journal Entries based on financial information, focused on withholding tax, VAT and other taxes
• Maintain and apply knowledge of direct and indirect taxes and developments that affect the business/country
• Assist with compiling data used to file all tax returns
• Support internal and external tax audit process by preparing audit support packages and analysis on areas including fixed assets, sales and expenses
• 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, 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

Technical Knowledge Requirements:

• In-depth understanding and experience in various controllership processes for Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet areas
• Understanding of Indirect tax – 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 it to 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 equivalent with strong foundation and experience in a shared service environment
• Experience working in a multinational organization and working with colleagues internationally is preferred

• Basic domain knowledge of Tax accounting and reporting
• Works effectively with others and as part of a team;
• Competent/Above-Average English Fluency
• Ability to understand, speak and write Portuguese or Spanish is a plus (requirement for bilingual analysts)

Additional Description

This is for day shift.

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