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.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.

For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Position Title: Accounting Associate

Job Location: Bangalore, India

Job Purpose:

• To manage the Invoice to Pay process by partnering with the service provider for monitoring and delivering of services through Continues Improvement and improving efficiency, minimize the risk exposure of the enterprise by ensuring compliance with the policies & procedures for Invoice to Pay process.

• Collaborate with the different departments and actively engage in the implementation of systems and tools related to Invoice to Pay function.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that Controls and Compliance regulations are observed
• Address and discuss issues and proposed solutions with Accounts Payable Superiors
• Document quality assurance activities and create audit reports
• Make recommendations for improvement
• Create training materials and operating manuals
• The accountant identifies relevant data and data sources, gathers, and analyzes the information, and provides feedback
• Analytical skills on grief invoices
• Identification of unusual items and discrepancies, investigations, and escalation to the Accounts Payable Supervisor
• To perform adhoc/special projects as needed
• Perform audits to validate the accuracy on the vendor invoice accounting and vendor payments

Requirements and skills

• Requires a college degree (B.com) mandatory.
• Proven work experience as a Quality Assurance Specialist or similar role
• Working knowledge of tools, methods and concepts of quality assurance
• Solid knowledge of relevant regulatory standards
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent data collection and analysis skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Relevant training and/or certifications as a Quality Assurance Specialist
• Position requires international equivalent of education and/or certification are typically required.
• Must demonstrate strong leadership, initiative, inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Requires minimum of two years of experience in accounting
• SAP usage experience and knowledge preferred,  knowledge on  Xflow , NextGen, and Other feeder system is added advantage
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Power BI, Tableau, proficiency in Excel
• Good Interpersonal Skills

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.

Posting Dates:

January 29, 2024 - February 4, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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