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.
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
Accountant (Assistant Manager-Business Resource) to join our
ACM Hosur Business Resources -
Global Finance Services Division.
Caterpillar's Drive Train Systems BCP seeks an Assistant Manager-Business Resource (internally known as Accountant) at our Hosur location. In this position, will have the opportunity to develop essential business information and analysis as well as provide counsel to management for all business planning, management reporting, compliance, product costing, decision support, and product sourcing strategies. Caterpillar provides exciting opportunities for accountants who are mobile, want to be challenged, and are interested in being part of the world's leading manufacturer of construction & mining equipment, engine and diesel-electric locomotives.
Reporting directly to the incumbent are various levels of management accountants and salaried support positions.
The preference for this role is to be based out of
Hosur-BCP, India
What You Will Do
Job Roles and Responsibilities
Performing Complex Staff Work :
- Provides technical guidance and expertise on highly complex accounting issues such as preparing financial results analysis for top level management, providing forecast data, etc.
- Leads initiatives outside team to represent the group (e.g. documenting processes, making presentations).
- Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of Caterpillar's businesses, products, suppliers, and customers.
Managing Expectations:
- Communicates effectively within the team and with internal and external customers and data providers.
- Understands and manages customer requirements and expectations.
- Serves as liaison between customer, team, and data providers.
- identifies and communicates goals and objectives of team.
- Provides services, makes recommendations, and manages costs.
- Works with selected financial systems, interpreting and adhering to Caterpillar's general accounting practices and procedures, and collaborate with salaried and management personnel who perform accounting functions of varying complexity.
- Colloborate with operations team for projects and support the daily operating environment.
- Provides technical guidance and expertise to operations.
- Collaborate with team members towards individual and team goals and objectives and fosters an environment of teamwork and cooperation.
What You Will Have
- Qualified Chartered Accountant or cost accountant, with minimum 8 years post qualification work experience
- Top Candidates Will Also Have:
- Relevant work experience with good clarity on Manufacturing & Supply Chain processes and their impact on costing studies and operating results
- Work experience and application knowledge in enabling the digital capabilities and demonstrate SMART work capabilities. Good understanding of computer systems especially in MS-Office and Financial Analytics Tool (Power BI, Tableau, Power Apps. etc.).
- 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).
- Must demonstrate strong leadership, initiative, inter-personal skills, and ability to communicate effectively.
- Strong communication skills
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 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.
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.
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.
Posting Dates:
November 12, 2024 - November 18, 2024
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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