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.

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 seeking a skilled Manager Accounting (Statutory Audit) to join our Stat. Reporting CoE -Global Finance Services Division Team.

The incumbent would be accountable for High Integrity Financial Reporting in compliance with various local accounting standards in various jurisdictions including strong internal control as applicable by local statutes. 

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

What You Will Do:

Finalisation of Audit                                 
 

• Primary Responsibility for quality of Financial Statements and finalisation of Statutory Audits for various legal entities in accordance with the local regulatory requirements
   
• Ensure Audit milestones are met through seamless coordination with the internal functional teams and the auditors
   
• Handle audit escalations and support team technically and personally in ensuring successful audit completion
   
• Decide on matters involving complex accounting treatments, critical observations, materiality,  estimates and judgements.
   
• Engage leadership / technical experts, as required, where audit opinion / quality / timeliness is impacted.
  
  Trusted Advisor

• Collaborate with Business Operations / Accounting / Treasury/ Trade Complaince / Tax / Legal and other functional groups to understand and address critical decisions in the Statutory Financial Reporting
  Act as advisor to the business operations on changes that impact local statutory reporting
  Present to the Board - clear analysis of annual financial results, audit observations, etc.
                                                                                                                                                                                          Lead a Team
   
• Supervise a team and their related workload, prioritizes projects, assigns and reviews work, and participates in employee selection process.
• Evaluate and report on staff performance, promote team rewards and successes and provide career guidance to team members.
• Provides technical guidance and expertise on highly complex accounting issues to other legal entity accountants and management.
• Communicate a clear and compelling vision and motivate others in the organization to exceed and excel          

What You Will Have:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 10+ years of experience in handling Statutory Audits and other areas of local financial reporting.
• Experience in accounting in US GAAP & IFRS / any Asia FRS  
• Experience in SAP or other ERP is preferred
• Big 4 experience will be an advantage
• Basic Knowledge of Compliances relating to Taxes / Secretarial / trade /Currency to the extent impacting financial reporting will be required 
• Excellent Communication and inter-personal skills required
• This position requires candidate to work a 5-day -a -week schedule in the office

Other Preferred Skills: 

• Knowledge of industry, general accounting practices, proactive, demonstrate strong leadership and high EQ
• Maintaining stable performance under demanding business needs and support to the Business to the urgency.

Skills desired:

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.

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

Posting Dates:

January 8, 2026 - January 9, 2026

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

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