Analyst - Tax Ops

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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 associate 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 Associate 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 and Submit EU VAT returns, EC Sales List, Intrastat, other indirect tax filings across multiple jurisdictions
Work on testing VAT related internal controls Analyse and validate compliance data, flagging issues and collaborating with teams to resolve them efficiently. Maintain and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders regarding compliance-related matters. Ensure adherence to indirect tax processes and update procedures as needed to reflect evolving business requirements. Prepare and review month-end reconciliations and journal entries, maintaining comprehensive audit documentation. Leverage technology to streamline and automate tax calculations, ensuring compliance and accuracy."

What you will have

Preferred Qualifications
Degree in finance, accounting, tax, or related field. Strong English written and verbal communication skills. Core experience with Global VAT/GST and Indirect tax accounting. Mainly UK Working knowledge of SAP and Tax engines, tools such as Vertex, GVRT, is preferred Robust knowledge of MS Excel Ability to analyse large data volumes to identify key insights. 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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