Finance

Agilent; India; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies Inc. in India seeks a detail‑oriented Fixed Asset Analyst to manage day‑to‑day fixed asset and lease accounting in line with US GAAP and local GAAP.

You will own schedules, capitalization, retirements, journal entries, and reconciliations, while supporting SOX controls and audits. You will engage with cross‑functional finance teams globally, drive improvements, and leverage Power Apps and other automation tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy in monthly closes and

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in accounting/finance with 5–8 years, or CA/CWA/CPA with 3–5 years.
• Knowledge of fixed asset and lease accounting is advantageous.
• Strong grasp of accounting principles and concepts.
• Certification in Power Apps / automation tools is a plus.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office applications.
• Good communication to interact with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of SAP or S4 HANA is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual close activities with accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform fixed assets and lease accounting, create schedules, capitalize, retire, and reconcile.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, reporting, and variance analyses.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation and schedules.
• Collaborate with global cross‑functional finance teams across geographies.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives in fixed asset accounting.

Skills

Fixed asset accounting

Lease accounting

Power Apps / automation tools

Excel

MS Office

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

SOX controls

Education

Bachelor's or master's in accounting/finance

Chartered Accountant (CA/CWA/CPA) with 3–5 years

Tools

SAP or S4 HANA

Power Query

Power BI

Macros

Power Automate

Job description

The Fixed Asset Analyst is responsible for executing day‑to‑day fixed asset accounting activities to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of transactions. We are looking for a motivated and detail‑oriented finance professional to join General Accounting & Reporting team, with a primary focus on Fixed asset & lease accounting processes at both GAAP (i.e. USGAAP & local GAAP).

The role offers strong exposure to end‑to‑end fixed asset & lease accounting, month end close, account reconciliations, audit support and reporting requirements through effective collaboration with cross‑functional finance teams. The position also contributes to process improvements, automation initiatives, and resolution of complex fixed asset accounting matters.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, support and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform fixed assets and lease accounting activities, creation of accounting schedules, asset capitalization, retirements, performing journal entries, reconciliations & reporting, analysis, and variance explanations to comply with company accounting policies, Accounting & Finance Manual, and SOX controls.
• Conduct detailed financial reviews and analyses to ensure integrity, accuracy, and completeness of financial data.
• Assist in internal and external audits by preparing documentation, explanations, and supporting schedules.
• Ability to work effectively in a global environment and collaborate with cross‑functional teams across different geographies.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across functions and geographies, demonstrating good collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Lead various enterprise wide and process related improvement projects, audits and solving complex issues.
• Hands on experience on Power aps, low code technology, and digital tools (e.g., Power Query, Power BI, Macros, Power Automate, AI-enabled solutions, or similar technologies), along with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities and drive efficiency initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting / finance with 5-8 years of experience, or Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA/CWA/CPA) with 3-5 years of experience.
• Having knowledge of fixed asset or lease accounting would be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and concepts.
• Certification in Power apps /automation tools would be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of Excel and other MS office applications.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of SAP or S4 HANA would be an added advantage.

Additional Details

• This job has a full time weekly schedule.
• Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations
• Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.
• Travel Required: No
• Shift: Day
• Duration: No End Date
• Job Function: Finance