Manager Accounting(Direct Tax)

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Job Description:

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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(Direct Tax) to join our GLBL BusSvcs Tax-Bangalore -Global Finance Services Division Team.

The incumbent would supervise and co-lead day-to-day work efforts of a direct tax team to ensure monthly tax balances of one or more legal entities are presented fairly, ensure compliance with tax accounting policies and internal controls and support tax portion of statutory audits, work with global tax teams to support Tax return of various legal entities handles by GBS CoE

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

What You Will Do:

• High integrity financial reporting -Reviews and Guides US and Local GAAP Legal entity closings related to Direct tax accounts for all the legal entities handled by Shared services. Responsible for fairly reflecting current tax provisions for medium to complex category legal entities.
• Trusted advisor - Acts as a trusted advisor for Direct tax related queries/information request (for Income tax return filing) from Global Tax team globally
• Approval of Journal entries / Reconciliation - Approves medium to complex reconciliations and non-recurring entries. Validates the business case for complex entries and prepare high level dashboard for management review.
• Business knowledge -Broader understanding of various legacy and contemporary Caterpillar systems and the complex interdependencies among them, caterpillar business and internal and external customer requirements. Provides knowledge sharing sessions on caterpillar business, systems and technical sessions on latest developments in direct taxes and reporting requirements.
• Tax filing - Coordinates with global tax teams to support Tax return of various legal entities handled by CoE.
• Alignment of Team goals - Creates and maintains a workforce that lives by the Caterpillar Values. Sets appropriate goals for functions in scope that are aligned with Caterpillar's strategy and vision.
• Managing and Motivating team - Supervises a team while working closely with the CoE Lead and manages their related workload, prioritizes projects, assigns and reviews work, and participates in employee selection process. Evaluates and reports on staff performance, promotes team rewards and successes and provides career guidance to team members. Provides technical guidance and expertise on medium to highly complex accounting issues to other legal entity accountants and management. Communicates a clear and compelling vision and motivate others in the organization to exceed and excel.
• Leverages technology - Advocates latest technical tools like data analytics, tableau and robotics to develop world class accounting and reporting processes and that transactions and systems are cost effective.
• Process improvement projects -Leads/participates in regional and global projects.
• Global Tax Support- Reporting for benefits under International Enterprise Singapore, Board of Investment, Thailand and MoU signed with the State Governments in India.

What You Will Have:

• Qualified CA with 6-8 years of relevant experience into Direct Tax Accounting is required
• Skills preferred - Excellent communication and team player. Able to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities including ad hoc tax assessments and audit related support.
• This position requires candidate to work a 5-day -a -week schedule in the office

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

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:

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

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