Accountant (senior Finance It Consultant) (Bengaluru)

Career Area Finance 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 Accountant Senior Finance IT Consultant to join our Financial Systems CBS eSAP -Global CAT IT Team Incumbent will be responsible for working on the SAP ERP deployment projects in the Finance area Candidate should have a deep functional understanding of SAP Finance module and accounting background He is responsible to deliver the project and manage functional activities and Cutover role wherever is needed The preference for this role is to be based out of Whitefield PSN Office-KA What You Will Do Job Duties Responsibilities may include but are not limited to Incumbent will be responsible for working on the SAP ERP deployment projects in the Finance area Candidate should have a deep functional understanding of SAP Finance module and accounting background He is responsible to deliver the project and manage functional activities and Cutover role wherever is needed This role is part of the Corporate Services in Caterpillar IT Division This team is responsible for managing the ERP implementation projects in the finance area Lead the Cutover activities and Month end closing activities during the implementation projects Deep understanding of all financial systems Manage the finance cutover activities during ERP deployments Have the ability to analyze understand impact and have a broader perspective on specific technical and functional issues in the SAP Finance domain Lead and or direct teams within or outside of discipline addressing complex problems Deep understanding of system integration with ERP systems Participate in problem resolution process involving customer and information services interaction Provide ongoing support to promptly address business critical incidents and manage ServiceNow tickets for support of these systems Coordinate participate and occasionally lead small cross-functional teams with participation from finance EFSS Site accountants and non-finance professionals to ensure customer needs are being met with the systems Have a comprehensive understanding of Caterpillar s business and accounting practices systems and procedures specifically capital assets Apply accounting knowledge and provide guidance on accounting issues Support deployments and manage the upgrade projects What You Will Have Accounting Degree or equivalent or 4-year non-accounting degree with a minimum of 8 years working experience on Finance accounting process in SAP Overall 10 years of Experience of Accounting SAP financial systems support experience Proven record of strong initiative leadership accountability and effective communication skills The position requires the candidate to work a 5-a day -week schedule in the office Desired Qualifications Strong Finance Background GL processes Finance systems Robust experience in Month end closing activities Any Certificates in Finance is a Plus Skills desired Accuracy and Attention to Detail Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision Level Working Knowledge Accurately gauges the impact and cost of errors omissions and oversights Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs Processes limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy Learns from mistakes and applies lessons learned Develops and uses checklists to ensure that information goes out error-free 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 .