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Business Support ServicesJob Description:
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Job Summary: To independently coordinate communications from Corporate to Business Cycle (Facility level), Process and Control Owners including reporting initiatives and updates related to the Sarbanes – Oxley ACT and Fraud & Antibribery controls, as well as monitor its application through independent testing to ensure key controls are working effectively and as intended and the business is in compliance and aligned to corporate and local governance.
To independently perform staff level accounting functions that deal with accounting issues of normal complexity to support business processes and provide further experience with Caterpillar accounting practices.
What You Will Do:
From the outset, the position will be expected to be a contributing performer, coordinating internal controls activities and compliance to government rules and regulations, internal policies and procedures, and perform staff level accounting functions.
Additionally, this position will develop an expanded understanding of Caterpillar’s business and accounting practices, systems and procedures;
- validate adherence to policies and procedures
- provide training to facility personnel and leadership as it relates to internal controls
- present financial analysis to facility leadership
The incumbent will be exposed to a variety of facility functions and will perform a high level of compilation with a broad range of analysis work. The role will review and validate relevant data and data sources, analyze information and provide feedback. Incumbent works on challenging, low, medium, and in some cases, high risk issues and makes decisions and recommendations as appropriate. Work will be directed by an accounting supervisor primarily through review of progress and results.
Possible areas of responsibility are varied and of medium to high complexity, including:
- development, maintenance and testing of internal controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Fraud & Anti-bribery controls documentation
- Validate systems access for legal entities under the ICC responsibility to ensure there are no conflicts according to SOX and Fraud & Anti-bribery expected key controls
Possible areas of support could include:
- Anti-bribery compliance
- Exports Controls
- Financial/Regulatory Compliance
- Fraud
- Information Security
- Internal Audits
The position is capable of understanding complex accounting issues such as:
- inventory valuation
- intercompany transactions
- sales and cost of sales reporting
- resolving financial reporting problems.
What You Have:
The role will demonstrate the ability to stand strong via good communication skills and have an expanded knowledge of Caterpillar’s businesses, products, suppliers and customers.
Employee may also be responsible for performing other job duties occasionally as assigned.
The position manages the completion of its own work assignments and coordinates work with others.
The position's primary customers are internal. The position is challenged to quickly and correctly identify issues, which may not be obvious. Work is reviewed after completion, except in the most complex or high impact situations. The position works to refine processes or procedures to ensure the best use of resources and technology in meeting sustainable control structure.
Background/Experiences: A bachelor degree in accounting or auditing is preferred. This position requires a 4-year business related degree and/or equivalent experience. Must demonstrate strong leadership, initiative, inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
English communication skill: Fluent English in writing and communication is required.
Relocation is available for this position.Posting Dates:
May 8, 2024 - May 30, 2024Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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