Accounting, Controls & Cash Flow Intern

General Motors Australia & New Zealand Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Australia & New Zealand Ltd is seeking a financial control professional to ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions and robust business processes. You will guide management on accounting, assist with month-end and statutory audits, and coordinate with offshore teams for financial reporting.

Responsibilities include supporting month-end close, contract reviews, SharePoint governance, and quarterly reporting, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• VCE Minimum 2 years' study towards Bachelor Degree in Finance related field - Accounting / Business / Commerce
• Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access
• Previous work experience desirable, preferably in a finance-related discipline

Responsibilities

• Assist month end close activities and prepare bank cheque deposits to ensure timely booking
• Participate in month end reviews and ensure key transactions are included in month end close
• Assist statutory audits and provide required audit support and evidence
• Liaise with offshore shared services team to prepare annual financial statements accurately and timely
• Support contract review processes and ensure CAS has been completed correctly
• Collaborate with Tax, Treasury and Accounting managers for required approvals
• Manage SharePoint sites and respond to queries from local and shared services teams
• Conduct user access reviews of SharePoint sites as needed
• Assist in quarterly Accounting Review data collection and submission to regional teams
• Respond promptly to GM Australia and New Zealand leadership queries

Skills

Team oriented

Customer focused

Attention to detail

Strong computing skills

Strong communication skills

Good analytical skills

Good organisational and time

Time management

Education

Bachelor degree (Finance related) in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office - Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Job Description Overview: 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.
• Assist managing SharePoint Sites (SBRF, ZVDC, DPRF, CMR, EFT and FGRD): Assist with queries from the local functional team and shared services team.
• Conduct user access reviews of the SharePoint site as required.
• Assist in the preparation and timely submission of the Quarterly Accounting Review (QAR): Prepare questionnaires for distribution to all key stakeholders.
• Collation of responses and analysis of results.
• Input and review of the quarterly submission to the regional/corporate team.
• Respond and investigate queries raised by GM Australia and New Zealand Leadership and the regional/corporate team in a timely manner.

Knowledge and Skills

• Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Team orientated
• Customer focused
• Attention to detail
• Strong computing skills
• Strong communication skills - written & verbal
• Good analytical skills
• Good organisational and time management skills

Experience / Education

• VCE Minimum 2 years' study towards Bachelor Degree in Finance related field - Accounting / Business / Commerce
• Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access
• Previous work experience desirable, preferably in a finance-related discipline

Competencies

• Drive for results
• Adaptability
• Peer relationships
• Timely decision making
• Integrity & trust
• Functional/technical skills

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