Manager Accounting

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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

We are seeking a skilled Manager Accounting to join our GLBL BusSvcs Tax-Bangalore-Global Finance Services Division

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

The incumbent would be Managing the financial record keeping, reporting, tax filing and other accounting functions for the organization.

What you will do

• COE: Leading the Tax COE for Direct tax Non-US entities for processes like LGAAP tax computation including presentation and disclosures in the financial statements, effective tax rate reconciliation from LGAAP perspective, gathering return filing information and supporting consultants and Global Tax in filing of the tax returns including transfer pricing information and returns.
• High integrity financial reporting -Reviews and Guides US GAAP Legal entity closings related to withholding tax accounts for all the legal entities handled by Shared services.
• Trusted advisor - Acts as a trusted advisor for Direct tax related queries/information request (for Income tax return filing) from Global Tax teams.
• Approval of Journal entries / Reconciliation - Approves complex reconciliations and Non-recurring entries. Validates the business case for complex entries and prepare high level dashboard for management review.
• Business knowledge -Broader understanding of various legacy and contemporary Caterpillar systems and the complex interdependencies among them, caterpillar business and internal and external customer requirements. Provides knowledge sharing sessions on caterpillar business, systems and Technical sessions on latest developments in Tax accounting and reporting requirements.
• Tax filing - Coordinates with global tax teams to support Tax returns of various legal entities handled by tax ops COE.
• Alignment of Team goals - Creates and maintains a workforce that lives by the Caterpillar Values. Sets appropriate goals for functions in scope that are aligned with Caterpillar’s strategy and vision.
• Managing and Motivating team - Supervises a team and their related workload, prioritizes projects, assigns and reviews work, and participates in employee selection process. Evaluates and reports on staff performance, promotes team rewards and successes and provides career guidance to team members. Provides technical guidance and expertise on highly complex accounting issues to other legal entity accountants and management. Communicates a clear and compelling vision and motivate others in the organization to exceed and excel.
• Leverages technology - Advocates latest technical tools like data analytics, tableau and robotics to develop world class accounting and reporting processes and that transactions and systems are cost effective.
• Process improvement projects -Leads/participates in regional and global projects.
• Global Tax and Trade Support- Reporting for benefits under International Enterprise Singapore, Board of Investment, Thailand and MoU signed with the State Governments in India.

What you will have 

• CA with 8-10 years of post qualification experience
• Leading the Tax COE for Direct tax Non-US entities for processes like LGAAP tax computation including presentation and disclosures in the financial statements, effective tax rate reconciliation from LGAAP perspective, gathering return filing information and supporting consultants and Global Tax in filing of the tax returns including transfer pricing information and returns.

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.
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.
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.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving.
• Describes problem reporting and escalation practices.
• Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution.
• Identifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area.
Financial and Accounting Systems: Knowledge of functions, features and capabilities of financial and accounting systems; ability to use financial and accounting applications specific to the organization.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Selects key business and technical contacts in the event of a production problem.
• Works with a specific financial or accounting system and sub-systems.
• Implements data flows between financial and accounting systems.
• Utilizes operating requirements for the financial environment.
• Coordinates major system interfaces and criticalities.

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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