Accounting, Controls & Cash Flow Intern
Yesterday• Melbourne, Australia
Description
- 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.
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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.
Required Knowledge:
- Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Skills:
- 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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Client-provided location(s): Melbourne, Australia
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202517430
Employment Type: INTERN
Posted: 2025-10-03T00:13:46
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Woman founded/led
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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