Data Analyst (GM Audit Services) - South America

Job Description

Hybrid: This position requires you to be on site 3x a week (Tuesday to Thursday).

*We are accepting applications from South America and other countries

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

The Data Analyst will possess a combination of business knowledge, technical skills, people skills, and the ability to guide a data strategy. The candidate must possess technical expertise complimented by strong finance analytical abilities. The Analyst must have the ability to manage the extraction, modeling, and front end solutioning of information from various finance databases using complex query statements and advanced database tools. The candidate must have skills to provide data analyses comparing the company's results to those of competitors and the industry, and to draw insights from the organization's data.

• Work directly with business, IT, and internal audit to analyze complex data, identify anomalies, and provide insights effectively documented to summarize results, assumptions, and conclusions to the team.
• Consistently deliver quality analytics and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about project progress and aligned with expected outcomes.
• Support internal audit annual risk assessment and planning activities.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process and control improvements and application of advanced analytics and automation in audit processes.
• Establish relationships with business, IT, and internal audit personnel at appropriate levels and transfer knowledge to both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate in­-depth technical capabilities and ability to assimilate new knowledge.
• Stay current with data analytic techniques/technology and business relevant industry trends.

Soft Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills, coupled with a strong interest in further developing and integrating operations with technology skills
• Good organization skills to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and ability to manage and work with external consultants
• Consultative approach;

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor degree completed in computer science, engineering, accounting, finance or a related field
• Experience using business intelligence tools and data bases, applying advanced analytics and data reporting techniques in a large complex environment
• Experience using Data Visualizations tools (PowerBI preferred) including desktop and server deployment, or similar front end data solutions (e.g., IBM Cognos, Business Objects, MS Excel, MS Access) including ability to design and implement canned / Ad­Hoc reports and complex dashboard solutions
• Experience with data acquisition and manipulation, ETL (Knime), modeling (Python, R), and in writing various SQL development software packages.
• Portuguese and English from Intermediate level.

What Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preference Qualifications)

• Spanish and Portuguese fluency is a must
• MBA or MS degree preferred
• Professional certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified Business Intelligence, CPA CA, CIA, CFE, CPIM, CISA)
• Data analytics tools certifications (e.g., PowerBI, Python)
• Working knowledge of SAP (FI/CO/MM/SD modules)
• Project management, internal audit and/or business
• Prior experience with recognized consulting firm

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.