*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. **About Caterpillar** Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off\-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel\-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed to and contributing to a reduced\-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. **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) to** join **Stat. Reporting CoE** **– Global Finance Services Division.** The incumbent would be accountable for High Integrity Financial Reporting in compliance with various local accounting standards in Asia including strong internal control as applicable by local statutes. The preference for this role is to be based out of **Bangalore Office, KA\-India** **What you will do** **Job Duties:** **Finalisation of Audit** * Primary Responsibility for quality of Financial Statements and finalisation of Statutory Audits and 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. **Support Transfer Pricing** * Lead intercompany pricing execution across regions, product groups, or major transitions * Serve as execution SME for intercompany pricing and invoice flow processes * Drive resolution of high\-impact pricing and invoicing issues affecting revenue recognition or audit risk * Partner with Transfer Pricing teams on implementation of approved pricing changes * Support design and rollout of standardized execution models within GBS * Contribute to process optimization, automation, and control enhancement initiatives * Provide guidance on execution risks and operational readiness **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 observtions, 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. * Proven ability to mentor, coach, and guide analysts **Skills desired:** **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. **Planning:** Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1\-2 years) and strategic (3\-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan. Level Working Knowledge: * Contributes to short\-term operational plans. * Anticipates and adapts to plan changes. * Monitors progress of work against plan as required to meet objectives. * Reports variances and makes agreed\-upon corrections. * Under guidance, develops tactical plan for own direct responsibility. **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…