Accounting Associate

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  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