Accounting Manager

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate
  processing of payroll/payroll taxes for India payroll employees and
  International Service Employees.

• Responsible for the
  administration employee’s payroll taxes, assuring  proper
  administration of special payments and deductions made to Caterpillar
  employees.
• Manage relationships with
  Payroll key business partners and vendors like total rewards team,
  business unit HR, HR service center.

• Provide in-depth analysis
  and act as subject matter advisor to business units on most complex pay
  and tax issues involving domestic and International Service Employees (e.g.,
  employee investment plan, non-monetary benefits, startup of new facilities
  or restructuring).

• Ensure that payroll system
  and supporting procedures are maintained with adequate control, that legal
  and tax requirements are met, and that proper interface is maintained with
  other systems and processes such as time and attendance systems, workday
  etc. 

• Interpret and provide
  guidance and assistance regarding pay practices and payroll concerns with
  consideration for cost optimization opportunities. 

• Provide guidance and
  assists in the development of new pay practices and requests from business
  units in accordance to government policies, taxation rules, labor
  contracts, and local policies and practices.

• Ensure timely and accurate
  processing of payroll journals and reconciliations in compliance with the
  global/country specific policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with the
  statutory audit/tax auditors to ensure timely completion of audit for
  in-scope activities.

Requirements

• Degree/master’s in
  accounting or finance.  
• 10+ years leadership
  experience and deep expertise in payroll processing for large
  corporations.
  Strong business acumen
• Experience with SAP.
• Prior experience in Ramco
  payroll system will be an advantage.
•  Excellent Leadership
  and Communication skills to work with a diverse & cross functional
  team both internal to Caterpillar and external including multiple
  Government and regulatory agencies.