Accountant Legal Entity Job in Bangalore at Caterpillar Inc.

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Understand and perform Audit adjustments based on GAAP differences and significance of the transactions; Reconciliation of local GAAP & US GAAP accounting profits.
• Support filing of statutory reports with assistance from legal teams
• Coordinate with other functional groups to compile and review all financial information required for Financial Statements and audit validations.
• Resolve audit questions manage discussions with audit supervisors and guide other legal entity team members with respect to the preparation and presentation of financials.
• Support Other Local Compliances
• Work with Tax groups (both Direct and Indirect) to assist them with specific requests on data/information feed that involve statutory reports to meet with tax compliances (Assessments/ Audits/ Transfer Pricing, etc.)
• Keep self-abreast of the changes in regulations that have an impact on the statutory reporting.
• Work closely with the business/operations teams to understand the business model and changes.  

Requirements of the job:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 0-2 years of experience/semi-qualified with 4-6 years of experience in managing statutory audits.
• Experience in accounting in US GAAP & IFRS (or FRS of any country in Asia) is required.
• Experience in SAP or other ERP is preferred.                           
• Big 4 experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Compliances relating to Taxes / Secretarial / trade /Currency will be an advantage but not mandatory.    
• Strong Communication and interpersonal skills required       

Preferred Requirements;

• Knowledge of general accounting practices, Passion for Financial Reporting, Ability to learn  and adapt quickly and a strong positive attitude.
• Maintaining stable performance under demanding business needs and
• support to the Business to the urgency.