Career Area : FinanceYour 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.Caterpillar Financial currently has an opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant to join the Finance team in Financial Products Division based in Tullamarine.
This position will be responsible for carrying out activities necessary to provide financial compliance and analysis of business results.Job Description:Under limited supervision, conduct a wide variety of complex accounting duties and projects.
Assignments and work are generally broad in nature requiring a broad knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.
Make recommendations for changes in policies and procedures to correct accounting related problems and processes.
Provide training, guidance and check the work of less experienced accounting staff.
Research and provide guidance on proper classification of transactions.This role will offer you a wide variety of responsibilities in a friendly and supportive environment.Responsibilities:Maintaining financial records in accordance with GAAP and organisational standards.Perform complex reconciliations.Be conversant with reporting based on US GAAP and IFRS.Preparation of Statutory Accounts based on AASB GAAP specifically focussed on AASB7 and AASB9 standards.Business planning and forecasting and analysis of actual result versus plan.Compliance with all policies and procedures to a high degree of accuracy.Understands and assist with the established continuous improvement objectives for the department.Skills required: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
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