· In consultation with the Controller – GM Australia and New Zealand, ensure that transactions are recorded timely and accurately, and ensure that adequate and effective business processes, systems and controls are in place in GM Australia and New Zealand.
· Provide guidance and assistance to all levels of management on accounting advice, business process and control matters as required.
· Liaise with functional management to execute financial control programs.
· Liaise with offshore shared services team for month end activities, APAR matters and financial statement preparation etc.
· Liaise with internal and external auditors.
· Monitor compliance with General Motors Corporation and GBS policies and procedures.
Position Tasks and Responsibilities
Assist month end close activities:
· Prepare the bank cheque deposit monthly to ensure it is booked accurately and timely.
· Participate in month end activities including pre close meeting, profit review and balance sheet review meetings to ensure key transactions are included in month end close by the offshore accounting team.
Assist statutory audit and account:
· Liaise with external auditor, offshore shared services team, local finance team and other business functions to ensure that all audit support and evidence is supplied timely and completely.
· Liaise with offshore shared services team to ensure the annual financial statements are prepared accurately and timely.
Assist contract review process
· Ensure functional team has completed the Contract Assessment Sheet (CAS) correctly and completely.
· Liaise with Tax, Treasury and Accounting managers to ensure that appropriate approval is obtained prior to contract execution.