Accounting Associate at Caterpillar in Bangalore

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Career Area: Finance Job Description: Your Work 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 Description 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 GLBL BusSvcs RTR - Global Finance Services Division To perform Record To Report (RTR) activities for Global entities (US, EAME, APAC) based entities as part of Centre of Excellence (COE) team from Bangalore Global Business Services (GBS) Organization as per – standard processes. The preference for this role is to be based out of Bangalore-Shared Services, Whitefield -KA What you will do Manages the financial record keeping, reporting, tax filing and other accounting functions for the organization. Provides timely and accurate financial record keeping and reporting as directed by management. Maintaining financial records in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards. Creating reports on financial performance and providing insightful analysis for internal and external use. Upon request, take part in special projects and ad hoc reporting requests. Maintain, implement, and adhere to internal controls while ensuring that accounting procedures comply with GAAP. What you will have Qualified CA with 0-2 Years relevant work experience, or Qualified CMA/MBA/CA Inter with 5-7 years relevant work experience in RTR Accounting, Month end closings, Balance sheet Account Reconciliations, etc. This includes application of accounting standards (US GAAP/IFRS/IND AS) especially in the areas pertaining to Loans, Leases, Financial Instruments, Borrowings, etc., Experience of working in Oracle ERP is highly preferable. Experience of working in captive accounting service centres or large corporates with Financial Services nature of business is preferable Experience in Data Analytical skills and AI Tools like PowerBi, MS-Copilot will be considered useful. Experience in understanding accounting/business issues and doing accounting investigation for identifying root cause analysis will be considered useful. Flexibility to work in shift timings (EAME/US Shifts) - EAME (1 PM to 10 PM), US (Non MEC – 3 PM to 12 PM / MEC - 6 PM to 3 AM) Additional Information: This position requires candidate to work a 5-day -a -week schedule in the office Should be open to work in shifts. 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