Accountant

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 (FP&A) to join our team who will have the opportunity to champion our IND Br-Client &Bus Anly- Global Finance Services Division.

The incumbent would be supporting Caterpillar PSLD Logistics, a Business Unit of Caterpillar Inc, builds on the global distribution experience of its parent company to help other companies lower distribution costs while improving customer service and brand loyalty.  Cat PSLD Logistics specializes in providing its clients a competitive advantage by making sure the right product is in the right place at the right time. Cat PSLD Logistics provides a full range of logistics services globally and regionally, including warehousing and operations management, warehouse planning and engineering, information technology, inventory management, transportation management, network design, and logistics consulting.

Global Financial Services Division would be supporting CAT PSLD-,Logistics, where we have a challenging opportunity for a Business Analyst position that will provide FP&A support to the Logistics Services (Caterpillar Internal) business .

 The preference for this role is to be based out of Whitefield Office, Bangalore, India

  What you will do

Job Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting process of all income statement and cash flow items for the annual business plan, monthly forecasting, and a five-year forecast. 
• Provide day-to-day business decision support to operations and general managers on various financial topics (capital vs. expense, revenue recognition, etc.).
• Analyze, report, and present monthly financial results to the management team.
• Co-Ordinate with client and with backend accounting teams to ensure accuracy of monthly financial statements.
• Provide investment analysis support (Net Present Value; Return on Investment) on existing client projects and initiatives.
• Advise management team on business risks and opportunities for current and future performance
• Support new business start-ups through project cost tracking and by setting up new financial reporting structures.

What you will have 

• Postgraduate degree / certification in accounting or finance - Professional financial certification. (CA/ICWA, CMA/CPA)
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience with MNC’s
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to clearly link the operational performance of the business to financial results
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Effectively communicate as a trusted advisor to the leadership team
• Self-motivated individual with a high level of initiative and leadership skills

Skills desired:

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.

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 Extensive Experience:
• Clarifies and handles multiple concurrent and diverse activities.
• Shifts focus among several efforts as required by changing priorities.
• Addresses potential conflicts that impact current delivery commitments.
• Works with or leads others to re-prioritize work and reschedule commitments as necessary.
• Responds to shifting priorities while maintaining progress of regularly scheduled work.
• Demonstrates an expectation that there will be ongoing shifts in demands and priorities.

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:

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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