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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. 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 (Indirect Tax) to join our GLBL BusSvcs Tax-Bangalore -Global Finance Services Division Team. The preference for this role is to be based out of Whitefield Office, Bangalore, India What you will do Prepare and Submit EU VAT returns, EC Sales List, Intrastat, other indirect tax filings across multiple jurisdictionsLead complex VAT reconciliations ensuring accuracy and robust control over indirect tax accountsAnalyse and validate compliance data, flagging issues and collaborating with teams to resolve them efficiently.Maintain and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders regarding compliance-related matters.Ensure adherence to indirect tax processes and update procedures as needed to reflect evolving business requirements.Identify and implement opportunities for improving indirect tax compliance/reporting processes.Lead automation projects involving Power BI, Alteryx and ERP enhancementsSupport with Indirect tax landscape during setup of new entitiesLeverage 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 will have Degree in finance, accounting, tax, or related field.Core experience with Global VAT/GST VAT & indirect tax accountingWorking knowledge of SAP and tax tools like Avalara, Vertex, GVRT, is preferredRobust knowledge of MS Excel, PoweBI/ Tableau/ AletryxAbility 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.The position requires the candidate to work a 5-a day -week schedule in the officeSkills 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 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. Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making .
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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