Jobs at Caterpillar Inc.

Job Summary:

• We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Accountant to join our team in South Africa. In this role, you will be responsible maintaining general ledger accounts, preparing GL accounts reconciliations, debtor and creditor cash allocation and preparing month end reports. You will also be responsible for month end journals. Additionally, you will conduct or assist in documenting accounting projects and prepare or assist in the preparation of accounting reports and year-end activities.
• Please note that this is a 12 Months Fixed Term Contract.

What you will do:

• Handle accounting tasks of moderate complexity with some autonomy for decision-making within delegated authority.
• Identify and escalate inconsistencies or concerns beyond delegated authority to management for resolution.
• Utilize basic accounting principles and procedures in your daily tasks, ensure everything complies with regulations and industry standards.
• Participate in the development, testing, and implementation of accounting systems.
• Understand and contribute to the department's continuous improvement objectives, measure progress, and address any identified issues.

Skills you will have:

• Technical / Professional Knowledge: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Active Learning: Demonstrating zeal for new information, knowledge, and experiences; regularly seeking and capitalizing on learning opportunities; quickly assimilating and applying new information.
• Working together: The extent to which one actively works with others to achieve shared objectives.
• Focus on quality: The extent to which one displays dedication to quality in products, services, and processes.
• Initiation action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.

What will put you forward:

• A completed BCom accounting degree is preferred, but a similar qualification/certification will be considered.
• 2 + years’ experience in a similar position, with a strong focus on daily payment allocations, cash management, bank reconciliations and cashbook allocations.
• MS Office Suite – Advance Excel skills required.
• Experience with an ERP System.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP will be advantageous.

Deadline:26th June,2025

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Intelligence Analyst. You will support the EAME region and EAME leadership team with business insights and analytics on key Services Growth and Governance topics.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Transform data & analytics into business definition of Winning;
• Drive data efficiencies through automation & collaboration with Industry partners including Cat Digital;
• Provide detailed analysis in support of strategic decision making across EAME;
• Deliver analysis & visualization for strategic governance meetings and projects across EAME (e.g. SGP Reviews, Monthly Results, Executive Office Reviews, Leadership Table Standard work, Dependencies, and other leadership meetings);
• Develop key analyses & visualization in support of EAME Must Wins / Operational Breakthroughs;
• Meet with key subject matter experts, understand their challenges and dive into analyses in support of EAME-wide topics;
• Candidate must demonstrate strong accuracy and attention to detail;
• Candidate must demonstrate ability to work independently and ensure data quality;
• Candidate must demonstrate strong leadership attribute: intellectual curiosity.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Strong data analysis and visualization skillset (e.g. PowerBI, Excel, SQL queries).

What will put you forward – Competencies:

• Preference for candidates with a deep understanding of data sources and managing of data through various platforms (e.g. Dashboards, Snowflake).
• Looking for strong problem solving, collaboration, intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to distil high level communication into meaningful context and actions.
• Consistently meeting ambitious deadlines and deliver high-quality work on schedule.
• Ability to navigate and influence in a large matrix organization.
• Maintains positive and can-do attitude and approach to work.
• Able to effectively communicate in multiple and/or complex environments.

Skill you will have:

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• 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.
• Business Data Analysis: Knowledge of business data analysis; ability to collect, identify, analyze and interpret business data using various kinds of techniques to meet business needs and requirements.

Deadline:24th June,2025