Accountant(Statutory Audit)

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.

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. We are seeking a skilled Accountant (Statutory Audit )to join GLBL BusSvcs Tax-Bangalore -Global Finance Services Division. The incumbent would manage the financial record keeping, reporting, tax filing and other accounting functions for the organization. To perform US GAAP and LGAAP Tax accounting functions which require preparation, analysis and communication of tax accounting issues of medium to high complexity entities that support Caterpillar business processes. Requires understanding of current and deferred tax provisions, coordinate with legal entity team to fairly reflect tax balances for US GAAP and local GAAP (APAC, EMEA, LATAM) audits and support various tax related reporting from corporate and also take active part in automation projects to improve current process and develop dashboard reporting. The preference for this role is to be based out of Whitefield Office, Bangalore, India What you will do Financial Reporting                                   Preparation of Financial Statements and audit schedules needed for the Legal Entity to comply with regulatory requirements of the Local GAAP and other compliance obligations.        Analysis of financial results to arrive at meaningful conclusions Understand and perform Audit adjustments based on GAAP differences and signficance of the transactions;  Reconcilition of local GAAP & US GAAP records  Support filing of statutory reports with assistance from legal teams   Project Management Lead statutory audits by ensuring timely provision of information ; Lead discussions with other functional groups to compile and review all financial information required for Financial Statements and audit validations Resolving audit questions and managing discussions independently / with limited support and guide others with respect to preparation and presentation of financials   Support Other Local Compliances The Incumbent will work with Tax groups (both Direct and Indirect) to assist them with specific requests on data / information feed  that involve statutory reports to meet with tax compliances (Assessments/ Audits/ Transfer Pricing, etc). Advisor to the business on matters concerning local statutory requirements                                                                                                                                                                    Business & Regulatory Acumen Strong knowledge of latest regulations that impact statutory reporting Establish close connects with business / operations teams and stay on top of business changes.   What you will have  Qualified Chartered Accountant with 4+ years of experience/ Semi qualified with 10-12 years experience in managing statutory audits  Experience in accounting in US GAAP & IFRS (or FRS of any country in Asia) is required Experience in SAP or other ERP is preferred Big 4 experience