Tax Compliance Analyst

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

The Role
Rotational opportunity providing experiences in various functions and groups within the Tax department (Tax Accounting, Tax Compliance, Tax Audits, International Tax, State and Local Tax, Value Added Tax, and Tax Planning). Designed for self-starters who take initiative, can manage projects through to completion, and have strong written and oral communication abilities.

What You’ll Do

• 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

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• BA in Finance/Supply Chain/Accounting/Business or equivalent with strong foundation and experience in a shared service environment

• 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)

• Willingness to work on NIGHT SHIFT

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• 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

• 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)