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. Location- Ch Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra Role Definition Provides timely and accurate financial record keeping and reporting as directed by management. Responsibilities • This role is responsible for Operations Finance accounting, reporting and Business Partnering. • Maintaining Financial records in accordance with GAAP and Organizational requirement. • Creating reports on financial performance for internal and external use. • Creating and utilizing automated tools for the updating, analyzing and reporting of consolidated financial results. • Provide support for Annual Business Plan, Quarterly Forecasting, Variance Analysis, commentary for P&L results • Review and update Sox Control's Standard Operating Procedure, Standard work instruction and conduct Internal Control's meeting. • Month end closing activities, participate in weekly control tower meeting, capex review meetings and provide support for all Request for Investment proposals. • Participate in cost reduction projects led by facility, provide key financial support and leadership Degree Requirement - Chartered Accountant Degree or equivalent experience desired - Min 4 years post qualification Skill Descriptors Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision, stakeholder management Level Extensive Experience: • Evaluates and makes contributions to best practices. • Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy. • Productively balances speed and accuracy. • Employs techniques for motivating personnel to meet or exceed accuracy goals. • Implements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms. • Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards. 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