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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.
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 Transformation RTR -Global Finance Services Division. The incumbent would an integral part of the Continuous Improvement (CI) Center of Excellence, specifically focused on standardization, optimization and digitalization, the candidate will support the execution of our continuous improvement framework within the Global Business Services scope.
The preference for this role is to be based out of Bangalore, Whitefield office What you will do
Drive continuous improvement activities including mapping current and future process maps, driving corrective actions, and developing, tracking, and measuring qualitative and quantitative results.
Drive a culture of innovation, simplification and continuous improvement through best practice sharing, advocacy, and hands-on leadership.
Partner with senior leadership, understand business goals, analyze opportunities, and develop improvement plans for various workflows/systems and technologies.
Build roadmaps that support the tactical execution of key continuous improvement initiatives across stakeholder teams.
Ensure consistent application of continuous improvement tools, methodologies, and best practices to accelerate improvements at scale.
Identifies and engage subject matter experts in support of multi-functional efforts in continuous improvement.
What you will have
Preferred previous consultancy experience (1-2 years)/overall experience 2-5 years
Strong digital acumen and Knowledge of project management methodologies
Ability to use sound problem solving skills and tactics when identifying and defining problems, selecting solutions, and reducing performance gaps
Ability to work effectively across a matrix environment and navigate without a formal authority to deliver on business results
Accounting certification or an equivalent combination of related experience
Additional Information:
This position requires the selected candidate to work Full -Time in the Whitefield Bangalore, Karnataka office.
This position requires candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office
Domestic Relocation is available
Skills desired: Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision. Level Working Knowledge: •Accurately gauges the impact and cost of errors, omissions, and oversights. •Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs. •Processes limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy. •Learns from mistakes and applies lessons learned. •Develops and uses checklists to ensure that information goes out error-free. 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 Basic Understanding: •Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process. •Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics. •Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems. •Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications. 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 Basic Understanding: •Explains basic concepts of time and priority management. •Seeks guidance in detecting and addressing priority conflicts. •States own business priorities. •Describes team or unit priorities. Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Level Working Knowledge: •Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives. •Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder. •Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information. •Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution. •Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems. Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes. Level Working Knowledge: •Utilizes cost monitoring practices, techniques and considerations. •Works with financial transactions and related documentation within the organization. •Participates in accounting practices of classifying and recording financial data. •Maintains existing charts of accounts. •Follows regulations for entering and reporting the financial content in major accounting systems. Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports. Level Basic Understanding: •Describes basic methods for financial report writing. •Identifies basic financial report-writing tools. •Clarifies the purpose and value of accurate financial reports. •Utilizes the major financial reports used by the organization. What you will get:
Work Life Harmony
Earned and medical leave.
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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates:
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
