Ananth

Accounting Manager at Caterpillar RTR CoE

Role
Manager Accounting - Rtr Eame Operations at Caterpillar Inc.
Location
Bengaluru, KA, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Ananth

CA | Finance & Accounts | Assurance | Risk Management | Data Analytics I am a qualified Chartered Accountant with around 8 years of post qualification experience. Like to be centered around exploring innovative business strategies and supporting decisions with financial insights.Professional Experience:Previous Roles: Manager - Hyd OperationsLodha & Co, Chartered AccountantsAs a Manager at Lodha & Co, a leading public accounting firm in India, I developed a deep understanding of business operations and commercial strategies. My 7+ years at the firm allowed me to gain expertise in finance, audit, tax, secretarial, compliance, and accounting/reporting functions. Additionally, I led teams and provided management decision support, honing my skills in assurance, cost analysis and financial management.Financial Planning and AnalysisCaterpillar Inc.Currently working at Caterpillar, a global leader in manufacturing construction and mining equipment. Initially, I was part of the Business Resources team, where I focused on Financial Planning & Analysis (FP & A) core in capital investment planning, product group support and conducting accountable PL and Balance Sheet reviews. I also led efforts in product pricing for intercompany transactions, process improvement, and compliance.Current Role:Financial Reporting Caterpillar Inc.In my current role within the Record to Report (RTR) Centre of Excellence, I started to oversee operations for India, Indonesia, and the broader Asia-Pacific region. I have successfully led multiple projects aimed at process optimization and transformation, and I now support RTR functions across the EAME regions. Additionally, I actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, particularly in the digital space, and govern the deliverables of service partners.Professional Journey: I have a strong interest in finance management and risk analysis, which was much improved while I pursued courses with the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), USA. Through these programs and self-study, I have built a robust skill set in finance and risk management, enabling me to effectively lead teams and drive business goals.I am also well-versed in data analytics, having developed visual dashboards that enhance leadership decision-making. My focus on process standardization and digital transformation has further enhanced my ability to contribute to organizational success.Philosophy: I believe in the power of simplicity and always strive to bring clarity and efficiency to complex processes.

Experience

  1. Manager Accounting - Rtr Eame Operations

    Caterpillar Inc.

    May 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

Education

  • Andhra Pradesh Residential Junior College

    Mathematics, Economics and Commerce

    2010 — 2012

  • International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

    Executive PG in Data Science , Specialised in Data Engineering

  • Indira Gandhi National Open University

    Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

  • St. Paul's High School

    School

    1999 — 2010

  • The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

    Chartered Accountant, Audit Taxation Accounting and Finance

    2012 — 2017

Skills

  • Animation
  • Photoshop
  • Tax
  • Social Media
  • Microsoft Office
  • Financial Accounting
  • English
  • Financial Reporting
  • Public Speaking
  • Teamwork

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