Accounting Associate(Indirect Tax)

**Career Area**:
Finance

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**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 **Accounting Associate (Indirect Tax)** to join our **GLBL BusSvcs Tax-Global Finance Services Division.**

The incumbent would be complying with Goods and Service tax/VAT, experience in national 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/outside 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.

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

**What you will do**
- 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 perform the transaction processing ,and ensure the same are charged 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.
- To prepare monthly VAT submission for UK facilities with high volume of transactions and analysis required.

**What you will have.**
- Education: Graduate or equivalent
- Experience: The position requires 2-3 years’ experience in Indirect Tax Function specifically in the area of VAT/GST 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.
- 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 GST tax compliant by providing Tax support to business processes.

**Skills desired**:
**Accuracy and Attention to Detail**:Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Level Basic Understanding:

- Explains the importance of accuracy in own function or unit.
- Identifies tasks or outputs that require accuracy and detail-level attention.
- Identifies the procedures for making sure that results are mistake-free.
- Describes consequences of errors within own unit or function.

**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 Basic Understanding:

- Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.
- Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.

Level Basic Understanding:

- Describes non-verbal behaviors that influence the interpretation of the message.
- Cites examples of effective and ineffective communications.
- Explains the importance of effective business communication.
- Speaks/writes using correct language, mechanic