GL Accountant

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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.

The General Ledger (GL) Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, supporting month-end and year-end close activities, preparing reconciliations, assisting with tax and statutory compliance, maintaining finance systems and ensuring transactions are recorded in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.

What You Will Do: ​

General Ledger Accounting & Month-End Close

• Prepare journal entries, accruals and supporting schedules.

• Perform balance sheet, bank and intercompany reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

• Maintain accurate accounting records, working papers and audit-ready documentation.

• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and system-related issues.

Tax, Statutory Compliance & Audit Support

• Prepare GST/VAT returns and supporting schedules.

• Support corporate tax filings, statutory reporting and regulatory requirements.

• Assist with e-invoicing administration and compliance documentation.

• Prepare audit schedules and respond to auditor and tax agent requests.

• Ensure accounting records comply with company policies and local regulations.

Regional Financial Operations & Expense Management

• Support day-to-day finance operations and accounting transactions across multiple legal entities and countries.

• Support customer invoicing and revenue-related accounting activities.

• Review employee expense claims and ensure accurate GL coding.

• Administer and maintain expense management processes, including Concur.

Controls & Process Documentation

• Support account analysis, variance investigations and reconciliations.

• Follow established internal controls and highlight identified control gaps.

• Maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures and supporting records.

Systems Support & Continuous Improvement

• Support ERP, Concur and finance system testing, implementation and enhancements.

• Assist with data cleanup, standardisation and reporting improvement initiatives.

• Participate in finance integration activities and process improvement projects.

• Work closely with the COE on finance transformation initiatives, including strategy alignment, process standardisation and operating model improvements.

• Support the development of reports and tools that improve accounting accuracy and efficiency.

• Perform other ad hoc accounting, compliance, reporting and finance-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or related discipline.

• Min. 3 to 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a multinational environment.

• Good understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, GST/VAT and month-end close processes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet reporting deadlines.

• Able to work independently and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders.

Additional Info: ​

• This position requires working onsite five days a week.

• 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 Singapore which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

• International Assignment is not available.

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of a variable bonus. Additional benefits include paid annual leave, flexi leave, medical and insurance (prorated based upon hire date).

Final Details:

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply using an English version of your CV. We look forward to meeting you!

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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