Accountant Associate

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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 Accounting Associate to join our team who will have the opportunity to champion our Global Finance services Division.

 The preference for this role is to be based out of Thiruvallur-RIOP CIPL Plant

  What you will do

Job Roles and Responsibilities

• To independently perform staff level accounting functions with respect to the business analysis of Resource Industry division of Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd.
• You will be exposed to variety of accounting functions and will accomplish a high level of compilation of data and detailed analysis of business unit results.
• 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.

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 Caterpillar’s business and accounting practices, systems and procedures;

• Learn and develop skills which result from the practical application of basic accounting knowledge,and provide assistance to a project team or others in the work group.

• These are the wide range of accounting activities those are being performed at business unit level.  Individual Job Duties/Responsibilities may include:
• Inventory Accounting:  Reporting of inventory metrics to leadership, timely and accurately all corporate submissions, preparing and submitting all journal entries related to inventory during books closing on a monthly basis. Calculation and reporting of Inventory aging, excess, surplus, obsolete etc. per CAT guidelines, analyzing specific adjustments as needed and recommending necessary corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Capital Management: Capital budgeting process and its accurate accounting in the Capital Management System, prepare and evaluate accounting papers, evaluating the feasibility of projects by preparing discounting cash flow analysis (NPV & IRR).
• 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.
• MIS & Reporting:  Preparation and submission of journal entries for monthly book closing of business unit, Support management in taking decisions in various projects and cost reduction programs. Cost analysis and cause of its variance compare to plan vs actual. Participate in business unit book closing and submission of all require input and reports to corporate and stake holders.
• Budgeting & Planning: Preparation of long term plan of company, annual budget and quarterly forecasting and detailed analysis of all value-added expenditure incur at facility.  
• *Decision Support: Support management in taking costing decisions in various projects and cost reduction programs. Work with Auditors internal or external. Helping in estimating various forecast and budget scenarios as needed based on changing business conditions.
• Compliance and SOX:  Providing support in SOX control function, helping in testing of internal controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Fraud & Anti-bribery controls documentation. Support different functions of Inventory accounting.   
• Performing Complex Staff Work: Provides technical guidance and expertise on highly complex accounting issues such as preparing financial results analysis for upper level management, providing forecast data, etc. Leads initiatives outside team to represent the group (e.g. documenting processes, making presentations).
• 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 decision-making capability.

What you will have  

• Requires a certified accountant (CA/CMA) with college degree in Accounting and 1-4 years’  of experience in Accounting in a manufacturing environment.

• 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 MS-Office and Financial Analytics Tool (BI, Tableau etc).

Skills desired:

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 Basic Understanding:
• Explains basic concepts of time and priority management.
• Seeks guidance in detecting and addressing priority conflicts.
• States own business priorities.
• Describes team or unit priorities.

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:

• 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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