Career Area: Finance

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Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Accountant to join our Stat. Reporting CoE Global Finance Services Division Team.

The preference for this role is to be based out of Whitefield, Bangalore office.

What you will doJob Roles and Responsibilities Financial Reporting:

- Preparation of Financial Statements and audit schedules needed for the Legal Entity to comply with regulatory requirements of the Local GAAP and other compliance obligations.
- Analysis of financial results to arrive at meaningful conclusions.
- Understand and perform Audit adjustments based on GAAP differences and significance of the transactions, Reconciliation of local GAAP & US GAAP accounting profits.
- Support filing of statutory reports with assistance from legal teams.

Project Management:

- Coordination with statutory auditors for ensuring timely provision of information.
- Coordinate with other functional groups to compile and review all financial information required for Financial Statements and audit validations.
- Resolving audit questions and managing discussions with audit supervisors and guide other legal entity team members with respect to preparation and presentation of financials.

Support Other Local Compliances:

- The Incumbent will work with Tax groups (both Direct and Indirect)



to assist them with specific requests on data/information feed that involve statutory reports to meet with tax compliances (Assessments/ Audits/ Transfer Pricing, etc).
- Advisor to the business on matters concerning local statutory.

What you will get Business Regulatory Acumen:

- Keep self abreast of the changes in regulations that have an impact on the statutory reporting.
- Continue to work closely with the business/operations teams to understand the business model and changes.

Desired ProfileEducation/Experience

- Qualified Chartered Accountant with 2-4 years of experience/Semi-qualified with 6-8 years of experience in managing statutory audits.
- Experience in accounting in US GAAP & IFRS (or FRS of any country in Asia) is required.
- Experience in SAP or other ERP is preferred.
- Big 4 experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Compliances relating to Taxes/Secretarial/trade/Currency will be an advantage but not mandatory.
- Strong Communication and inter-personal skills required.

Other Preferred Skills:

- Knowledge of general accounting practices, Passion for Financial Reporting, Ability to learn and adapt quickly and a robust positive attitude.
- Maintaining stable performance under demanding business needs and support to the Business to the urgency.

Skills desired:

- Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
- Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.




- Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
- Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
- Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
- Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.
- Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.

What you will get: Work Life Harmony:

- Earned and medical leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Relocation assistance.

Holistic Development:

- Personal and professional development through Caterpillar's employee resource groups across the globe.
- Career developments opportunities with global prospects.

Health and Wellness:

- Medical coverage - Medical, life and personal accident coverage.
- Employee mental wellness assistance program.

Financial Wellness:

- Employee investment plan.
- Pay for performance - Annual incentive Bonus plan.

Posting Dates:

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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Locations: BANGALORE, KARNTAKA, INDIA

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