Accounting Associate

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Accounting Associate to join our Period Tower - Analytics COE-Global Finance Services Division.

The preference for this role is to be based out of Bangalore, Whitefield Office

What you will do

• Process Improvement: Work on process improvement initiatives within the Analytical Center of Excellence (COE).
• Areas of Focus:
• Product costing
• Period costing
• Manufacturing processes
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Responsibilities:

• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements, both in terms of dollar savings and hours saved. Implement these improvements not only in terms of system improvements but also thru rationalize the activities.
• Multitasking: The candidate must be able to handle 3-4 projects simultaneously & team colloborator.
• Flexibility: The candidate should be adaptable and willing to work with different managers and teams during the first year to quickly learn Caterpillar's processes.
• Work Schedule: Primarily US shift (1 PM to 10 PM), with the flexibility of working general shift (11 am to 8 pm) on few days
• Preferred Skills: Project management, Power BI, PowerPoint, Excel etc. ERP experience will be an added advantage.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills are essential both verbal & written

What you will have.

• Experience: Relevant 2 to 4years experience in the field.
• Candidates with accounting knowledge and qualification like CA, CPA, CMS, CIMA may be preferred. But not mandatory
• This position requires candidate to work a 5-day -a -week schedule in the office
• Domestic Relocation is available
• Shift Timing-01:00-10:00PM IST
• IC (Individual Contributor) role.

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 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 Working Knowledge: Recognizes changing demands and priorities; validates changes with management. Obtains information about how current assignments contribute to organizational goals. Completes current work according to assigned priorities. Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work. Performs at least 2-3 concurrent activities without reducing productivity.

Health and Wellness

• Medical coverage -Medical, life and personal accident coverage
• Employee mental wellness assistance program

Financial Wellness

• Employee investment plan
• Pay for performance -Annual incentive Bonus plan.