Career Area:

Finance

Job Description:

Your Work 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will manage Indirect Tax matters of Caterpillar entities in China and will be responsible for:

•    Working with Business Managers, Operations personnel, Legal Services, Corporate Accounting, Corporate Treasury, Trade Compliance, Shared Service Centres and Global Tax Managers, as well as with external counsels, consultants and Chinese government officials to ensure that Caterpillar entities’ existing and future operations in China are structured and operated in an efficient manner with regards to Indirect Tax, taking into account business and operational needs and concerns.  

•    Leading any specific Indirect Tax projects and provide Indirect Tax support to other projects. 

•    Representing Caterpillar, in co-operation with local management, advisors and Global Tax Direct Managers, in all matters dealing with fiscal authorities relating to Indirect Tax. This shall include, amongst others, managing responses to all government requests, managing government auditors during visits to Caterpillar facilities, representing Caterpillar entities in advocating and shaping specific Indirect Tax matters, representing Caterpillar entities at official government hearings, and managing Indirect Tax litigations and disclosures. 

•    Working with the Indirect Tax Technology team to ensure that the accounting and reporting systems used are configured correctly and deliver Caterpillar’s 3 Key Indirect Tax Compliance Requirements of: (i) correct Indirect Tax decision making; (ii) compliant documentation; and (iii) complete and accurate reporting. 

•    Providing input to projects involving relevant system upgrade and changes. 

•    Advising the Indirect Tax Accounting teams in their Indirect Tax compliance processes for the Caterpillar entities in China.

•    Supporting Caterpillar China entities in implementing the Global Indirect Tax Control Processes and completing the Validation Workbooks, and providing continuing support. 

•    Determining when outside advisors can add value, choosing the appropriate outside advisor, determining the fee arrangements, and managing the workflow, relationship and cost/value equation.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

The China Indirect Tax Senior Manager will work directly with other members of the Global Tax team, Business Managers, Logistics, Legal Services, Finance, Operations, Corporate Accounting, Corporate Treasury, Trade Compliance Managers, Shared Service Centres, as well as with outside counsels and government officials. 

KEY COMPETENCIES:

•    Extensive knowledge of Indirect Tax law, principles and practices in China 
•    Ability to work independently and effectively in multiple-functional teams 
•    Ability to collaborate and build trusted business partnership
•    Excellent communication skills 
•    Issues resolution and tenacity 
•    Balancing risks and practicalities 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Essential:  
•    A successful minimum 7-year experience in dealing with Chinese Indirect Tax matters, preferably within a Big 4/Law firm and/or an international group of companies.
•    Professional Tax qualifications (Law, Business, Accounting or Tax degree).  
•    Fluency in English, both oral and written. 
•    Good understanding and up-to-date knowledge of China VAT principles and processes.
•    Ability to:
−    identify, frame and analyze the information needed to accomplish complex technical analysis, to use this information to perform Indirect Tax technical analysis and to provide business recommendations.
−    evaluate the consequences of Indirect Tax law changes as they relate to Caterpillar’s businesses.
−    identify solutions to manage any Indirect Tax risks faced by Caterpillar’ entities in China.
−    collaborate with multi-functional teams to deliver appropriate Indirect Tax advice and solutions. 
−    have an enterprise view when resolving issues or completing projects.
−    explain complex issues to key business partners.
−    liaise with Caterpillar’s businesses to understand current and planned transaction flows.
−    manage relationships with and gain the trust of stakeholders within Caterpillar.
−    manage relationships with external advisors and Tax authorities.
•    High sense of initiative and leadership and ability to work independently. 
•    Ability to collaborate and building partnerships with multi-functional teams to deliver appropriate Indirect Tax advice and solutions.
•    Conduct complex research and/or technical analysis on Indirect Tax.

Desirable:
•    Proven record of success and commitment to quality. 
•    Strong analytical and process improvement skills.  
•    A good knowledge of accounting practices and information technology systems. 

Travel
•    Travel within China may be required.

Posting Dates:

November 18, 2024 - December 2, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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