Accounting Associate

Career Area Finance 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 About Caterpillar Caterpillar Inc is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment offhighway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and dieselelectric locomotives For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reducedcarbon future Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed Position Title Accounting Associate Job Location Bangalore KAIndia Job Summary To perform staff accounting functions that support business processes and gain experience with Caterpillar accounting practices Job Duties 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 Gain an understanding of Caterpillars business and accounting practices systems and procedures Learn and develop skills which result from the practical application of basic accounting knowledge and Aid a project team or others in the work group 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 Cost system maintenance Normals machine rate development Abnormals identification reporting Prime product and or component cost monitoring analysis Operations and or product group budgeting and expense analysis Capital expenditure forecasting and reporting Standard and current cost grief resolution Support management with analysis for decision making in various projects and cost reduction programs The variety of accounting tasks ranges from low to medium complexity Interaction outside the workgroup is typically with peers As the Accountant gains experience he she will develop a technical understanding of more complex accounting issues and expand their decisionmaking capability 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 knowledge of Caterpillars businesses products suppliers and customers Background Experience Requires a certified accountant CA CMA with college degree in accounting and 02 years of experience in accounting preferably in a manufacturing environment Part Qualified CA CMA with relevant experience of 2 to 3 years MBA or Postgraduate 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 Effective communications skills and a good understanding of computer systems especially in MSOffice and Financial Analytics Tool Power BI Tableau Power Apps etc Must demonstrate strong leadership initiative interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively 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 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 Posting Dates February 2 2024 February 8 2024 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO Not ready to apply Join our Caterpillar