Job Description

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.  DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. 

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role

This role has the responsibility to operationally run the Statutory Center of Excellence (CoE) based in Global Business Solutions-Manila (GBS-Manila). The Stat COE team’s responsibilities include but not limited to managing local accounting and statutory reporting activities, overseeing external audit, and preparing financial statements and disclosures based on applicable accounting standards.

What You’ll Do

Operationally lead and provide technical support to Analyst and Junior AnalystFinancial Statement Preparation and Local Statutory ReportingStatutory Account ReconciliationAnnual closing as per Statutory booksPerform critical tasksReview GAAP to Stat Journal entries, local account reconciliations, and submission of Trial BalanceReview of local Financial Statements and Disclosures, Statement of Management Responsibilities, and Financial Statement analytics (US to local GAAP; YoY) for completion and accuracyEnsure compliance with GM Corporate policies and external regulatory requirementsProvide technical support for internal and external auditsMaintain relationships with other engagement teams (External Audit Team - E&Y, Internal Controls, GBS/GM Controllership) and monitor teams’ progress against plan and drive performance as required.             Identify potential issues and drive resolution (accounting or control related)Lead Process Improvement to drive efficiency and qualitySupport and execute CPR projects covering Statutory record to report activities

This position directly reports to the Accounting and Finance Manager.   

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)​​ 

Certified Public Accountant6+ years of financial statement audit experience at a public accounting firm and/or end-to-end statutory financial statements experience (from audit planning with external auditors until signing of financials) at a private firmDemonstrates extensive knowledge in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP), emphasizing an in-depth, extensive understanding of the applicable business and accounting issues, and technical accounting and financial reporting standards. – Additionally, continue to attend training on these topics to remain adequately informed and knowledgeableMinimum of 3 years supervisory or project management experienceExperience in Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Accounting software is a plusAdvance knowledge in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP), emphasizing an in-depth understanding of the applicable business and accounting issues, and technical accounting and financial reporting standards. – Additionally, continue to attend training on these topics to remain adequately informed and knowledgeableWorking 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 continually learn the GM systems landscape and functionality)

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)​ 

Displays on-going commitment to personal and professional development in leading technologies and business acumen Audit experience at a public accounting firm is an advantageAdvance Leadership Skills - able to manage and groom high performing talentsAdvance Communication Skills – fluent in English, effective and impactful verbal and written communication; Other languages are a plus (i.e. Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese)Champion for Change Management and Increased QualityDrive for Excellence and Organizational Results via Active Business PartnershipHighly analytical and problem solverFlexibility in work hours to accommodate other countries/time zones

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

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.