Manager Accounting(Indirect Tax)

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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar youre 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 dont 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 seeking a skilled Manager Accounting (Indirect Tax) to join IND-Cipl-BS -Fin - Reports -Global Finance Services Division.

The incumbent would be able to drive GST/VAT compliance and reporting function combining tax knowledge with necessary automation to streamline global indirect tax compliances.

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.

Our team consists of a diverse group of individuals with backgrounds across consulting tax accounting and analytics. You will need to have strong project management skills as youll drive cross-border projects and develop best practice in processes on a Global level. Youll be a strong team player who is able to work with people across the organization.

Should have a flexibility for location change and to handle different profile with in COE.

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

What you will do

• Oversee preparation of EU VAT returns EC Sales List Intrastat other indirect tax filings across multiple jurisdictions
• Oversee 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 controlsMaintain 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

• Degree in finance accounting tax or related field.
• Core experience with Global VAT/GST 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.
• Experience in leading a team of accounting/tax professionals

Desired Profile (Education/Experience)

• Qualification Certifications
• Accounting/Finance Degree (CA/CPA/MBA) Any Indirect tax related certifications
• Experience (in years) Preferred industry with
• 6 years of relevant indirect tax experience (CA) or 10 years of relevant indirect tax experience Experience in Big 4 (Indirect Tax domain) / Tax CoE Setup or fast-paced industry (indirect tax teams preferred)
• This position requires candidate to work a 5-day -a -week schedule in the office

Skills desired:

Planning: Tactical Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term) tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
Level Working Knowledge:
Contributes to short-term operational plans.
Anticipates and adapts to plan changes.
Monitors progress of work against plan as required to meet objectives.
Reports variances and makes agreed-upon corrections.
Under guidance develops tactical plan for own direct responsibility.

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.

Judgment and Decision Making: Knowledge of the decision-making process; ability to carefully evaluate the impact of emerging business situations and choose the best path forward communicating actions and activities that maximize organizational performance.
Level Working Knowledge:
Discerns between signal and noise when considering courses of action.
Selects the right activities to work on from a range of competing priorities.
Stands by decisions in the face of conflict or unexpected outcome.
Makes the transition from evaluation to conclusion readily and in a timely manner.
Revisits decisions when appropriate but infrequently and without disrupting focus.

Managing People: Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.
Level Basic Understanding:
Describes the general processes and procedures involved in people management.
Identifies the needs of the organization and employees; matches them to appropriate solutions.
Lists major activities performed in managing people at the workplace.
Understands relevant systems tools and resources required for managing people.

Accounting: Knowledge of accounting methods processes and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.
Level Working Knowledge:
Utilizes cost monitoring practices techniques and considerations.
Works with financial transactions and related documentation within the organization.
Participates in accounting practices of classifying and recording financial data.
Maintains existing charts of accounts.
Follows regulations for entering and reporting the financial content in major accounting systems.

Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material.
Level Basic Understanding:
Describes the concepts behind financial analysis and implications of financial data.
Explains how financial statements are organized and the type of information they provide.
Identifies major types of financial statements issued by the organization.
Lists activities and responsibilities of financial analysts.

Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes methods and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.
Level Working Knowledge:
Follows organizational practices and guidelines for product profitability reporting.
Analyzes errors or inaccuracies in financial reports.
Uses basic tools to create simple financial reports.
Monitors compliance with organizational standards for financial report writing.
Implements organizational methods and procedures for financial report writing.

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 Dates:

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

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