Accountant

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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 Analytics COE 3 -Global Finance Services Division

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

What you will do

Job Roles and Responsibilities

From the outset, incumbent will be expected to be a contributing performer, doing staff level accounting work that supports business processes.

Additionally, this position will:

Accountants will be exposed to a variety of accounting functions and will accomplish a high level of compilation and basic analysis work, reviewing clerical input and generating reports. The accountant identifies relevant data and data sources, gathers, and analyses the information, and provides feedback. Typically, decisions will impact relatively low risk issues and will be reviewed by a supervisor. A supervisor will direct work, but this position does not require close supervision to be effective.

Possible areas of responsibility are varied, including:

Accountants will continuously learn through training and experience. Learning at this level will focus on methods, processes and systems applied to accounting, developing communications skills and building.

What you will have

Skill Descriptors

Accuracy and Attention to Detail : Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high level 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 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.

Accounting : Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.

Level Working Knowledge:

Utilizes cost monitoring practices, techniques, and considerations.

Works with financial transactions and related documentation within the organization.

Participates in accounting practices of classifying and recording financial data.

Maintains existing charts of accounts.

Follows regulations for entering and reporting the financial content in major accounting systems.

What you will get :

Holistic Development

Health and Wellness

Financial Wellness

Additional Information:

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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