Descrição
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.