Accounting Associate

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Your Impact 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.

Job Summary

We are looking to add a skilled tax accountant within the Indirect Tax CoE (Centre of Excellence) based in Bangalore, India. This role is responsible for managing EMEA VAT compliance processes, leveraging technology platforms such as Vertex/Avalara to ensure accurate filings, data integrity, and payment workflows. The Accountant will bring deep multi-jurisdictional tax knowledge, audit compliance expertise, and a proactive approach to process improvement and automation. The indirect tax CoE will be responsible for the periodical indirect tax compliance for Global regions. This team will be responsible to extract and interpret the tax data from our systems to enable informed business decisions, perform return filing and reconciling with the books of accounts on the Tax positions. Our focus is on improving our tax processes by using technology, which increases our responsibility for monitoring the completeness and accuracy in our indirect tax systems, striving for full tax automation, and driving the vision for improved and efficient tax compliance.

What you will do

Prepare EU VAT returns, EC Sales List, Intrastat, other indirect tax filings across multiple jurisdictions
Prepare VAT related General ledger accounts ensuring correct balance sheet positions and approve related reconciliations Monitor regulatory developments across the EU and proactively translate changes into business processes and controls Maintain and enhance internal contol framework (SOX/Internal) Identify and implement automation, data quality improvements and system enhancements using ERP, tax engines and BI tools. Track, analyse and report compliance KPIs, operational metrics and risk indicators to senior leadership. Front-end set up of Indirect tax landscape for new entities Leverage technology to streamline and automate tax calculations, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Participate in special projects and ad-hoc tasks as required by the indirect tax team.

What you will have

Preferred Qualifications
Degree in finance, accounting, tax, or related field. Core experience with Global VAT and Indirect tax accounting Working knowledge of Avalara, Vertex, GVRT, is preferred Robust knowledge of MS Excel, PoweBI/ Tableau/ Aletryx Ability to analyse large data volumes to identify key insights. Strong English written and verbal communication skills. Self-driven with a critical and positive 'can-do' attitude. Comfortable collaborating with various subject matter experts. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision.

Skills desired:

What you will get:

• Work Life Harmony
• Earned and medical leave.
• Relocation assistance

Holistic Development

• Personal and professional development through Caterpillar ‘s employee resource groups across the globe
• Career developments opportunities with global prospects

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.

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

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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