Accounting Associate - Bengaluru, Karnataka, India - Caterpillar

Caterpillar

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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

3 weeks ago

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Deepika Kaur

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Career Area:

Finance

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About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc ., also known simply as CAT, is an American construction, mining and other engineering equipment manufacturer. The company is the world's largest manufacturer of construction equipment. In 2018, Caterpillar was ranked number 73 on the Fortune 500 list and number 265 on the Global Fortune 500 list. Caterpillar 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, KA-India

Job Summary
To perform staff accounting functions that support business processes and gain 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.
Aid 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 analyses the information, and provides feedback.
Typically, decisions will impact relatively no 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 and not restricted to below:

Perform monthly product cost analysis.
Cost system maintenance validate costs pulled in the dashboard, ensure validated product costs reports are available for decision support.
Prime product and/or component cost monitoring & analysis
Quarterly cost change analysis
Identify the root cause for costing griefs, resolve griefs in the system, and ensure calculation of standard/product costs in the system.
Enterprise coordination and/or governance of costing activities
Standard cost revision support

Background/Experience

Fresher with an accounting/commerce degree/undergraduate/part qualified accounting professional with 6 months to 2 years of experience.
Effective communications skills and a good understanding of computer systems especially in MS-Office and Financial Analytics Tool.
Good accounting background, thorough knowledge of cost accounting methodologies, and working knowledge in ERP systems.
Must be a team player with effective communication skills and willingness to take initiative.

Additional Information:

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:

April 9, April 15, 2024
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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