Accountant (R2R)

Caterpillar Brazil; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical coverage

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Bengaluru (Whitefield) seeks an Accountant (R2R) to join the Global Business Services RTR division. You will perform Record To Report activities for multiple regional entities from the Bangalore GBS Center, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.

The role requires 3–4 years of accounting experience, willingness to work in shifts across APAC, EMEA, and US time zones, and a commitment to internal controls and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of Accounting Degree or equivalent.
• CA/CMA/US CPA/ CMA preferrable with 2-3 years in captive accounting services or large corporates.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records in accordance with GAAP and internal standards.
• Create reports on financial performance and provide insightful analysis.
• Participate in ad hoc reporting and special projects as needed.
• Maintain and adhere to internal controls to ensure GAAP compliance.

Skills

Accuracy & attention to detail

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Education

Accounting degree

CA/CMA/US CPA (preferrable)

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

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 (R2R)) to join our Global Business Services RTR -Global Finance Services Division Team. 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 Whitefield Office, Bangalore, India

What you will do

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

3-4 years of Accounting Degree or equivalent. Professional Certification from CA/CMA institute/US CPA/CMA preferrable 2-3 years of relevant experience in captive accounting service centres or large corporates with Manufacturing & Service nature of business Basics in handling multiple ERP's and varied accounting tools Basics in Data Analytical skills and Interpretation of results Basics in understanding accounting/business issues Flexibility to work in multiple shift timings (APAC, EAME, US) The position requires the candidate to work a 5-a day -week schedule in the office

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.
• Level Working Knowledge: Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.
• Level Working Knowledge: Processes limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy.
• Level Working Knowledge: Learns from mistakes and applies lessons learned.
• Level Working Knowledge: 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 Working Knowledge: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.
• Level Working Knowledge: Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
• Level Working Knowledge: Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.
• Level Working Knowledge: Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.
• Level Working Knowledge: 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.
• Level Working Knowledge: Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Level Working Knowledge: Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Level Working Knowledge: Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Level Working Knowledge: 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 Working Knowledge: Recognizes changing demands and priorities; validates changes with management.
• Level Working Knowledge: Obtains information about how current assignments contribute to organizational goals.
• Level Working Knowledge: Completes current work according to assigned priorities.
• Level Working Knowledge: Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work.
• Level Working Knowledge: Performs at least 2-3 concurrent activities without reducing productivity.
• 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.
• Level Working Knowledge: Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.
• Level Working Knowledge: Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.
• Level Working Knowledge: Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.
• Level Working Knowledge: 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.
• Level Working Knowledge: Works with financial transactions and related documentation within the organization.
• Level Working Knowledge: Participates in accounting practices of classifying and recording financial data.
• Level Working Knowledge: Maintains existing charts of accounts.
• Level Working Knowledge: Follows regulations for entering and reporting the financial content in major accounting systems.
• Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
• Level Working Knowledge: Applies principles used to evaluate the economics of investment decisions.
• Level Working Knowledge: Interprets major types of financial statements issued by the organization.
• Level Working Knowledge: Utilizes basic qualitative and quantitative tools and techniques with proficiency.
• Level Working Knowledge: Works with a specific financial analysis tool set.
• Level Working Knowledge: Implements valid financial analysis aligned with key criteria.
• Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.
• Level Working Knowledge: Follows organizational practices and guidelines for product profitability reporting.
• Level Working Knowledge: Analyzes errors or inaccuracies in financial reports.
• Level Working Knowledge: Uses basic tools to create simple financial reports.
• Level Working Knowledge: Monitors compliance with organizational standards for financial report writing.
• Level Working Knowledge: Implements organizational methods and procedures for financial report writing.

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 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. This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

About us

We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.