Manager Accounts Payable

Career Area:
Finance


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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

Manager Accounts Payable to join our

GLBL BusSvcs Freight Payable Mgt

ITP -Global Finance Services Division.

The incumbent would be responsible for Coordinating and managing Accounts Payable (Freight related) projects.

The preference for this role is to be based out of

Whitefield Office, Bangalore, India



What you will do

Job Roles and Responsibilities

Manage the Invoice to Pay (ITP) processes.

Monitor and deliver day-to-day activities.

Coordinate with service provider and other stakeholders to resolve any issues.

Make sure the invoices are received, accounted, and paid on time.

Participate in any special projects within the ITP areas.

Perform quality audits to validate the accuracy on the Invoice accounting and vendor payments.

Prepare MIS reports for managements attention and review.

Track and report metrics and to assist service center supervisors and section manager in more complex projects.

Includes communicating with suppliers, carriers, facilities, procurement and transportation

Perform SOX testing/Assist Auditors

Ensure process documentation and procedures are updated and maintained for the department.

Look for opportunities for improvements

Interact with worldwide stakeholders

Travel requirements Minimal travel may be required.

Open for night shift 6pm-3am(US Shift)

What you will have

Accounting Degree.

13 to 15 years of experience in End to End Accounts payable processes.

Must have worked in global Set-Ups and managed cross border stakeholders

Good working knowledge on Microsoft office

Good communication

Ability to own and resolve issues

This position requires candidate to work a 5-day -a -week schedule in the office

Skills desired:



Process ManagementKnowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.Level Working KnowledgeEmploys process flows, cycle time, process time and waste concepts as appropriate. Walks through steps, decisions, measurements, dependencies and hand-offs for a specific process. Creates process flow or work flow diagrams. Documents types of process decisions and potential impact of each decision. Identifies and monitors common process bottlenecks.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.Level Working KnowledgeAccurately 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.

Decision Making and Critical ThinkingKnowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.Level Working KnowledgeApplies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process. Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas. Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes. Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns. Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.

Managing Multiple PrioritiesKnowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.Level Working KnowledgeRecognizes changing demands and priorities; validates changes with management. Obtains information about how current assignments contribute to organizational goals. Completes current work according to assigned priorities. Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work. Performs at least 2-3 concurrent activities without reducing productivity.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.Level Working KnowledgeIdentifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives. Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder. Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information. Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution. Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.

LeadershipKnowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.Level Working KnowledgeUtilizes an appropriate style of leadershipautocratic, democratic, laissez-faire/free rein, etc. Utilizes positive reinforcement to motivate & attain desired behaviors; increases productivity. Demonstrates leadership qualitiesintelligence, dominance, persistence, integrity, confidence. Employs leadership theories, such as contingency and transactional, and associated techniques. Manages own behaviors during interactions, such as feedback giving, to shape workplace events.

AccountingKnowledge of accounting methods, processes, and tools; ability to maintain and prepare financial statements and reports using accounting methods and processes.Level Working KnowledgeUtilizes cost monitoring practices, techniques and considerations. Works with financial transactions and related documentation within the organization. Participates in accounting practices of classifying and recording financial data. Maintains existing charts of accounts. Follows regulations for entering and reporting the financial content in major accounting systems.

Accounts Payable (A-P): Knowledge of an organization's billing requirements; ability to utilize the proper tools and follow accounts payable practices and procedures.Level Extensive ExperienceTrains others in reconciliation and back period adjustment practices and procedures. Delegates tasks relating to key issues and considerations for day-to-day A-P operations. Resolves common and complex A-P errors or problems. Supervises all aspects of maintaining accounts payable records. Teaches the practices for interdepartmental, partnership, and special case processing. Analyzes data flow between the A-P, General Ledger and other financial systems.





What you will get:

Work Life Harmony

Earned and medical leave.

Relocation assistance

Holistic Development

Personal and professional development through Caterpillar s employee resource groups across the globe

Career developments opportunities with global prospects

Health and Wellness

Medical coverage -Medical, life and personal accident coverage

Employee mental wellness assistance program

Financial Wellness

Employee investment plan

Pay for performance -Annual incentive Bonus plan.

Additional Information:

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.





Posting Dates:
July 1, 2025 - July 14, 2025




Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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