Staff Acct I Legal Entity

**Career Area**:Accounting**:
**Position Title**:Staff Acct I Legal Entity**

**Job Location: Bangalore, KA-India**

**Job Purpose**:
To comply with Goods and Service tax, experience innational and local (federal and state) tax laws and various indirect taxes (i.e. VAT, customs duties, Excise Duties, Service Tax, Sales Tax, Works Contract Tax,, etc.) and regulations in India and minimize the legal tax liability of the enterprise by preparing, reviewing and analysing tax returns, challenging and negotiating reductions to assessments of tax auditors, determining timely estimated taxes, and identifying and participating in tax reduction projects.

To independently perform entry level staff accounting functions which require preparation, analysis and communication of tax accounting issues of low to medium complexity that support Caterpillar business processes.Prepare input used to support the various Indirect Tax processes including Sales & Use Tax, Property Tax accruals and reporting, Canadian GST/HST/QST preparation, and Fuel Tax returns.

This position works closely with the Global Tax Team.Also take active part in automation projects to improve current processes.

**Job Function**:

- Possible areas of responsibility are varied complexity, mainly informing the stakeholders on the Amendments in the Act, Rules, changes made by reading the day to day Notifications, Circulars, Instructions including in depth knowledge on Transactional Processing, setting right GST/VAT process for each of the activities.
- Reviewing the Input Tax Credit, Review of accounts postings, Payment of Tax, review of monthly returns, E-Filing of various Returns Including Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Returns, providing necessary information to Tax authorities, Liaison with Tax Authorities as may be necessary, Tax Assessment, Reconciliation of Accounts, Providing Management Information Reports, Global Vat Compliance, and other assignments that are assigned from time to time.
- The Incumbent need to review the transaction processing ,advise on the GST/VAT, WHT that are to be charge appropriately and advice the Internal/external customer on the Indirect Tax and advice the use of appropriate tax classification, and forms and declaration for effective tax benefits and compliance.
- Provide leadership in implementing Tax planning, Tax reduction and strategies and ensure compliance.
- Complete reporting tasks that support the preparation of various Indirect Tax returns including Sales & Use Tax and GST/HST/QST for Canadian entities.
- Supports various corporate requests including the Annual Global VAT Workbook Process.
- Coordinate with the Global Tax team to support preparation of Indirect Tax Returns.

**Qualifications**
- Education: Qualified Chartered Accountant with 2-4 years of experience/ Semi qualified with 6-8 years of experience in indirect tax - European VAT, Sales tax, Property tax
- Experience: The position requires 4-6 years experience in Indirect Tax Function specifically in the area of Excise, VAT, WCT and Service Tax and knowledge on GST. Work experience in Big 4 Accounting firms is preferred.
- Experience in SAP working environment is compulsory. Knowledge in FI & GST module is required.
- Hands on experience on European VAT process and understanding of new BREXIT rules
- Skills: Knowledge of company organization, accounting practices, demonstrate strong leadership, initiative, inter-personal skills, Team player and the ability to communicate effectively with a strong positive attitude.
- At the outset, the Incumbent will be expected to be a contributing performer, informing the Leadership about the amendments in the Act/Rules and ensure the company is tax compliant by providing Tax support to business processes.

**Additionally**:

- The incumbent will be exposed to a variety of accounting & Transactional Processing functions and will perform a high level of compilation with a broad range of analysis work in the area of Indirect Tax.
- The Incumbent will demonstrate knowledge and ability to independently handle tax issues. They need to demonstrate good communication skills and have an extended knowledge of Caterpillar's businesses, products, suppliers and customers.
- Maintaining stable performance under demanding business needs and support to the Business to the urgency.
- Knowledge on other areas of Indirect Tax like Customs, Foreign trade Policy, Global VAT and Trade Compliance would be an added advantage.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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