Full-Time Internship

About the role

As the Accounting & Controls Intern you will work within the Finance team while also supporting the various business units of GM Australia & New Zealand.

In consultation with the Financial Controller, you will ensure transactions are recorded timely and accurately, and ensure that adequate and effective business processes, systems and controls are in place. You will provide guidance and assistance on accounting advice; business processes and controls matter to all levels of the organisation. While also liaising with functional management, the offshore shared services team and internal and external auditor. Your will also monitor compliance with General Motors Corporation and GBS policies and procedures.

Your responsibilities include:

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:

• 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

About Us

Globally, General Motors is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan (USA) - operating in six continents. 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.

Locally, we're a business with national reach and a proud, rich automotive history, and we've got the exciting opportunity to represent GM's ongoing presence in Australia & New Zealand. Whether it's the recently announced Cadillac, headlined by the all-electric LYRIQ, the GM Specialty Vehicles venture bringing iconic GM nameplates like Corvette and Silverado to ANZ, our Isuzu Trucks New Zealand portfolio, or the endless possibilities in the Aftersales space, there's plenty to look forward to.

Our strength is truly our people – we come from all walks of life and celebrate that diversity every chance we get. Whether you're an intern or a senior leader, your voice counts. We're big on working flexibly, in fact it's become our new global approach to work, we call it "Working Appropriately". We recognise the value in working how and where you add the most value, so you can expect our partnership when you join the team.

This is an internship role commencing in January 2026. The application process will be:

• Submit your cover letter and resume in a single file where possible (include your name in the file).
• Video Screen Interview.
• Meet us - a face-to-face interview in person or via MS Teams.