Job Description

Company: Wabtec Corporation (A US Listed MNC)

About Us

With more than 27,000 employees in over 50 countries around the world, Wabtec provides innovative solutions to our freight rail, passenger transit and industrial customers. Today, Wabtec is a leading supplier of freight car and locomotive products. We are a global leader in rail friction, HVAC and pantographs. Our customers depend on us for the development and production of electronic recording, measuring and communications systems. Our focus on advanced engineering and new product development has resulted in more than 4,000 active patents.

Position Title: Industrial Trainee CA/CMA

Department: Finance – Multiple Verticals

Location: Gurgaon , Marhowara, Pune, Rohtak, Hosur, Bangalore

Duration: As per ICAI (9-12 Months) or ICMAI (15 months)

Role Overview

The Industrial Trainee will support various verticals within the Finance organization including Controllership, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Plant Finance, Commercial Finance, Internal Audit etc. The role offers strong exposure to real-time financial operations, global processes, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will vary based on allocation to specific finance verticals and may include

Controllership, FP&A, Plant Finance

Support month-end and quarter-end closing processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and group reporting submissions.
Support statutory, tax, SOX, and internal audits through data compilation and coordination with multiple stakeholders.
Prepare MIS dashboards and conduct variance, trend, and financial performance analyses.
Assist in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling
Support costing activities, inventory control & audits, capex monitoring, Cost optimisation and preparation of plant-level MIS.
Assist with standard cost calculations, BOM and routing validations, and standard vs. actual variance analysis (material, labour, overheads).
Contribute to process improvement initiatives and support system enhancement projects

Direct Tax & Transfer Pricing

Assist in advance tax computations and tax provision preparation.
Assist in preparation of annual income-tax computations and review tax returns (Indian and foreign).
Coordinate and support direct-tax audits, transfer-pricing audits, and internal/statutory audits.
Assist in review of transfer-pricing studies and support in collation of audit evidence.
Assist in preparation of submissions for assessments being managed in-house.
Assist in providing day-to-day advisory on corporate and international direct-tax matters.
Support the TDS compliance team with technical query resolution.
Assist in assessing tax implications for new business transactions and deals.

Qualifications & Experience

CMA /CAIntermediate – Both Groups Cleared in First Attempt
CMA/CA Rank Holder (AIR in Intermediate Exam)
In case of CA, Completed first-year articleship from a Top 10 CA Firm (Big 4 or other leading firms)

Key Competencies

Strong financial and business acumen with the ability to interpret numbers in a strategic context.
Proficiency in advanced Excel skills (financial modelling, forecasting, scenario analysis) and PowerPoint (structured storytelling).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High ownership mindset with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated integrity and adherence to ethical standards
Experience working on Oracle or SAP is an advantage

Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First

At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make. When our people come together, we're Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you're ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We're lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We're building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Need accommodation Just let us know - we've got you.

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