Accountant (Financial Analyst)

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Your Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Summary

Caterpillar's Integrated Components & Solutions (ICS) Division has an open Accountant (Financial Analyst) position to support profitability reporting and analysis. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated finance professional who wants a fulfilling opportunity championing our Global Finance Transformation from Caterpillar’s Analytics Center of Excellence (ACOE).

This individual contributor role will primarily support onshore partners by providing monthly financial analysis and developing new tools that deliver insights to business partners.

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

What you will do

Job Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Profitability Reporting & Analysis:

• Perform aspects of accounting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis for business partners
• Support monthly results presentations to leadership by providing insights on financial results, including period cost variance analysis
• Develop new tools and analytics to streamline financial analysis
• Participate in strategy development and key initiatives as necessary

Process Transition & Improvement:

• Transition projects based on timelines, business requirements, and defined metrics/KPIs
• Create, define, and own process documentation and tracking
• Partner with multiple global stakeholders daily
• Identify and leverage tools and technologies to transform processes
• Drive continuous improvement via Simplification, Standardization and Automation (SSA)

What you will have 

• Accounting: Working knowledge of basis of allocation, methodology and processes
• Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
• Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports
• Education / Certification: This position requires CA or MBA Finance with 7-10+ years of progressive experience
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Effective Communication: Strong communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and interpersonal skills.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments to manage time allocation.
• Independent Solutioning: Initiative, effective organization skills, and accountability; ability to resolve issues independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Business Acumen: Ability to quickly learn Caterpillar methodologies and our products, suppliers, and consumers
• Customer Service: Strong skills working in a global environment with multiple stakeholders to drive outcomes.
• Transitions: Process transitions and transformations in a virtual environment
• Systems: Knowledge of using tools such as Axiom, SAP Business Objects (BOBJ), SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) and other Financial reporting software and tools

Additional Information

• Work timings 2 p.m. to 11p.m. IST
• Work from office
• IC (individual contributor) role

Skills desired:

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Accurately gauges the impact and cost of errors, omissions, and oversights.
• Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.
• Processes limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy.
• Learns from mistakes and applies lessons learned.
• Develops and uses checklists to ensure that information goes out error-free.
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.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.
• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
• Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.
• Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.
• Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.
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.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

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.

Additional Information:

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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