Manager Accounting(Costing)

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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 Analytics COE - Manufacturing Tower - Bangalore -Global Finance Services Division.

We’re looking for an Accounting Manager to join our team at the Shared Service Whitefield, Bangalore as part of the Analytics Centre of Excellence (ACOE).

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

What you will do

As Accounting Manager, you will have the opportunity to help lead the financial and business support for the Manufacturing Tower of ACOE. You will develop essential business information and provide counsel to management on Capital Management, Inventory Management and all manufacturing accounting support.
Incumbent will provide technical expertise and perform complex accounting work that supports business processes. Additionally, this position will:
 

• Have a comprehensive understanding of Caterpillar’s business and accounting practices, systems, and procedures,
• Apply and provide guidance on accounting issues
• Resolve issues independently
• Participate on and lead teams addressing complex problems
• Advises and provides guidance to multiple functional areas and levels of authority. Incumbents will demonstrate knowledge and ability to handle accounting issues independently.
• Support management in taking decisions in various projects and cost reduction programs. Cost analysis and root cause of its variance. Participate in business unit book closing and submission of all require input and reports to corporate and stake holders.
•  Reporting of inventory metrics to leadership, timely and accurately. Calculation and reporting of Inventory aging, excess, surplus, obsolete etc. per CAT guidelines.
   
• Balance Sheet review and analysis
   
• Review and analysis of manufacturing metrics
• Capital Management: Capital expenses accurate accounting in the Capital Management System (CMS), prepare and evaluate accounting papers, review and approve accuracy of fixed asset and GAAP compliance.
• Financial Analysis: accomplish a high level of compilation with a broad range of accounting analysis, review data input, advise internal customers on accuracy of cost data, generate reports and provide commentary to leadership on costs accuracy, to serve as a cost governance person. Use of statistical tools – simulations will be required to support decision making. Analysis of P&L statement and balance sheet.
• Decision Support: Support management in taking costing decisions in various projects and cost reduction programs. Helping in estimating various forecast and budget scenarios as needed based on changing business conditions.
• Team Management: Develop the best team through coaching, training & development, and career planning.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:
 

• Strong background in accounting, cost accounting, investment analysis, and budget development
• Strong analytical skills are required to perform detailed financial analysis and strategic plans
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required to deal with sensitive issues, develop others, or convince others inside and outside the department to take specific actions
• Prior leadership experience

What you will have.

• Requires a certified accountant (CA/CMA) with college degree in accounting and 8-10 years’ post professional qualification experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 4-5 years of supervisory experience is must.
• Good accounting background, thorough knowledge of accounting flow and related methods of recording in the General Ledger and knowledge in SAP environment (FI, MM & CO Module).
   
• Must demonstrate strong leadership, initiative, inter-personal skills, and ability to communicate effectively.
• Effective communications skills and a good understanding of computer systems especially in MS-Office and Financial Analytics Tool (Power BI, Power Apps etc.)

 Skills desired:

Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Contributes to short-term operational plans.
• Anticipates and adapts to plan changes.
• Monitors progress of work against plan as required to meet objectives.
• Reports variances and makes agreed-upon corrections.
• Under guidance, develops tactical plan for own direct responsibility.
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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