Job Description

Career Area: Accounting : Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you\'rejoining 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\'tjust 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. Position Title: Accountant Small/Focus Facility Job Location: Thiruvallur, India To perform entry-level staff accounting functions that support business processes and provide experience with Caterpillar accounting practices. Job Duties From the outset, incumbent will be expected to be a contributing performer, doing staff level accounting work that supports business processes. Additionally, this position will: Gain an understanding of Caterpillar\'s business and accounting practices, systems and procedures Learn and develop skills which result from the practical application of basic accounting knowledge, and provide assistance to a project team or others in the work group. Accountants will be exposed to a variety of accounting functions and will accomplish a high level of compilation and basic analysis work, reviewing clerical input and generating reports. The accountant identifies relevant data and data sources, gathers and analyzes the information, and provides feedback. Typically, decisions will impact relatively low risk issues and will be reviewed by a supervisor. A supervisor will direct work, but this position does not require close supervision to be effective. Possible areas of responsibility are varied, including: Internal management accounting which could include profit center, service center, distribution services, strategic business, integrated manufacturing, and component business unit reporting Estimating various forecast and budget scenarios as needed based on changing business conditions, coordinating capital forecasting, investment request submissions and reporting of actual spend Cost accounting / decision support including: normals & machine rate development, prime product and/or component cost monitoring & analysis, and cost system maintenance Financial accounting including preparation of journal entries, financial statements, variance analysis, account reconciliations Development and maintenance of internal controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control documentation inventory accounting and standard cost revision. Possible areas of support could include: Accountable Reporting Cost Accounting / Decision Support Legal Entity Reporting The variety of accounting tasks ranges from low to medium complexity. Interaction outside the workgroup is typically with peers. As the Accountant gains experience, he/she will develop a technical understanding of more complex accounting issues and expand their decision-making capability. Accountants will continuously learn through training and experience. Learning at this level will focus on methods, processes and systems applied to accounting, developing communications skills and building knowledge of Caterpillar\'s businesses, products, suppliers and customers. Background/Experience We are looking for CA freshers or CMA with 2 years of experience please mention it clearly. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Not ready to apply Submit your information to our Talent Network .

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