Accountant

Caterpillar Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Life Harmony

Relocation assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Leave benefits

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Accountant to perform Record To Report (RTR) activities for global entities from the COE team in Bangalore GBS. The role focuses on month-end closings, balance sheet reconciliations, and statutory filings, aligning with US GAAP/IFRS/IND AS.

The ideal candidate is a CA/CMA/MBA with 3–10 years of RTR experience, proficient in Oracle ERP, data analytics, and AI tools like Power BI. Five-day in-office schedule with shift flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• CA with 3-5 years relevant RTR accounting experience or CMA/MBA/CA Inter with 7-10 years in RTR accounting.
• Experience with GAAP/IFRS/IND AS and loan, lease, financial instrument knowledge.
• Experience with Oracle ERP is highly preferable.
• Data analytics skills and AI tools like Power BI, MS Copilot are useful.
• Ability to work in EAME/US shift timings and five-day office schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial record keeping, reporting, tax filing, and other accounting functions.
• Maintain GAAP-compliant financial records and internal controls.
• Create reports on financial performance and provide analysis for internal/external use.
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc reporting requests.
• Support month-end closings and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Judgment and Decision Making

Managing People

Accounting

Financial Analysis

Financial Reporting

Education

CA

CMA

MBA

Tools

Oracle ERP

Power BI

MS Copilot

Job description

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.

Career Area

Finance

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Accountant to join our GLBL BusSvcs RTR - Global Finance Services Division To perform Record To Report (RTR) activities for Global entities (US, EAME, APAC) based entities as part of Centre of Excellence (COE) team from Bangalore Global Business Services (GBS) Organization as per - standard processes. The preference for this role is to be based out of Bangalore-Shared Services, Whitefield -KA

What You Will Do

• Manages the financial record keeping, reporting, tax filing and other accounting functions for the organization. Provides timely and accurate financial record keeping and reporting as directed by management.
• Maintaining financial records in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards.
• Creating reports on financial performance and providing insightful analysis for internal and external use.
• Upon request, take part in special projects and ad hoc reporting requests.
• Maintain, implement, and adhere to internal controls while ensuring that accounting procedures comply with GAAP.

What You Will Have

• Qualified CA with 3-5 Years relevant work experience, or Qualified CMA/MBA/CA Inter with 7-10 Years relevant work experience in RTR accounting, month end closings, balance sheet reconciliations, etc. This includes application of accounting standards (US GAAP/IFRS/IND AS), especially in the areas pertaining to Loans, Leases, Financial Instruments, Borrowings, etc,
• Experience of working in Oracle ERP is highly preferable.
• Experience of working in captive accounting service centres or large corporates with Financial Services nature of business is preferable
• Experience in Data Analytical skills and AI Tools like PowerBi, MS-Copilot will be considered useful.
• Experience in understanding accounting/business issues and doing accounting investigation for identifying root cause analysis will be considered useful.
• Flexibility to work in shift timings (EAME/US Shifts) - EAME (1 PM to 10 PM), US (Non MEC - 3 PM to 12 PM / MEC - 6 PM to 3 AM)
• Additional Information: This position requires candidate to work a 5-day -a -week schedule in the office
• Should be open to work in shifts.

Skills Desired

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Judgment and Decision Making

• Discerns between "signal" and "noise" when considering courses of action.
• Selects the right activities to work on from a range of competing priorities.
• Stands by decisions in the face of conflict or unexpected outcome.
• Makes the transition from evaluation to conclusion readily and in a timely manner.
• Revisits decisions when appropriate, but infrequently and without disrupting focus.

Managing People

• Describes the general processes and procedures involved in people management.
• Identifies the needs of the organization and employees; matches them to appropriate solutions.
• Lists major activities performed in managing people at the workplace.
• Understands relevant systems, tools, and resources required for managing people.

Accounting

• 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 Analysis

• Describes the concepts behind financial analysis and implications of financial data.
• Explains how financial statements are organized and the type of information they provide.
• Identifies major types of financial statements issued by the organization.
• Lists activities and responsibilities of financial analysts.

Financial Reporting

• Follows organizational practices and guidelines for product profitability reporting.
• Analyzes errors or inaccuracies in financial reports.
• Uses basic tools to create simple financial reports.
• Monitors compliance with organizational standards for financial report writing.
• Implements organizational methods and procedures for financial report writing.

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.

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.