Accounting Associate

Overview

Accounting Associate within the Indirect Tax Centre of Excellence in Bangalore, responsible for managing EMEA VAT compliance processes and indirect tax filings using technology platforms such as Vertex and Avalara.

What you'll do

• Prepare EU VAT returns, EC Sales List, Intrastat and other indirect tax filings across multiple jurisdictions
• Prepare VAT related general ledger accounts ensuring correct balance sheet positions and approve related reconciliations
• Monitor regulatory developments across the EU and proactively translate changes into business processes and controls
• Maintain and enhance internal control framework (SOX/Internal)
• Identify and implement automation, data quality improvements and system enhancements using ERP, tax engines and BI tools
• Track, analyse and report compliance KPIs, operational metrics and risk indicators to senior leadership
• Front-end set up of indirect tax landscape for new entities
• Leverage technology to streamline and automate tax calculations, ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Participate in special projects and ad-hoc tasks as required by the indirect tax team

What you'll need

• Degree in finance, accounting, tax, or related field
• Core experience with Global VAT and indirect tax accounting
• Robust knowledge of MS Excel
• Ability to analyse large data volumes to identify key insights
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills
• Self-driven with a critical and positive 'can-do' attitude
• Comfortable collaborating with various subject matter experts
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of Avalara, Vertex, GVRT
• Working knowledge of PowerBI, Tableau or Alteryx

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India (Indirect Tax CoE)
• Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status