Accountant

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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, youre 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 dont 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, youre 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 dont 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 Accountant to join our Manufacturing Tower - Analytics COE -Global Finance Services Division.

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

What you will do

• Process Improvement: Work on process improvement initiatives within the Analytical Center of Excellence (COE).
• Areas of Focus:

• Product costing
• Period costing
• Manufacturing processes
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Project Management & Automation

Responsibilities:

• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements, both in terms of dollar savings and hours saved. Implement these improvements not only in terms of system improvements but also thru rationalize the activities.
• Multitasking: The candidate must be able to handle 3-4 projects simultaneously. Work with multiple stakeholders - peers, customers & leadership
• Flexibility:

• Candidates should be open and willing to work with and manage teams during this transition period.
• The candidate should be adaptable and willing to work with different managers and teams during the first year to quickly learn Caterpillars processes.

• Work Schedule: Primarily US shift (1 PM to 10 PM), with the flexibility of working general shift (11 am to 8 pm) on few days
• Preferred Skills: Project management, Power BI, PowerPoint, Excel etc. SAP experience will be an added advantage. Ability to navigate in ambiguous situations
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills are essential both verbal & written

What you will have.

• Experience: Relevant 11 to 13 years experience in the field.
• Candidates with accounting knowledge and qualification like CA, CPA, CMS, CIMA may be preferred. But not mandatory

Skills desired:

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Level Extensive Experience:
Evaluates and makes contributions to best practices.
Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy.
Productively balances speed and accuracy.
Employs techniques for motivating personnel to meet or exceed accuracy goals.
Implements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms.
Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards.

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 Extensive Experience:
Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.
Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.

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.
Level Working Knowledge:
Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.
Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.
Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.
Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.
Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.

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.

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.
Level Extensive Experience:
Clarifies and handles multiple concurrent and diverse activities.
Shifts focus among several efforts as required by changing priorities.
Addresses potential conflicts that impact current delivery commitments.
Works with or leads others to re-prioritize work and reschedule commitments as necessary.
Responds to shifting priorities while maintaining progress of regularly scheduled work.
Demonstrates an expectation that there will be ongoing shifts in demands and priorities.

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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