Finance Associate - Payroll Accounting

Agilent Technologies Inc.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies Inc. in Gurugram is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional focused on payroll accounting. You will support month-end closes, perform payroll entries and reconciliations, and ensure compliance with accounting policies and SOX controls.

You will work closely with HR and Business Finance, assist in audits, and drive process improvements across global stakeholders to ensure accurate payroll reporting and streamlined operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting/finance or Semi-Qualified CA/CWA.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in accounting, reporting, or payroll-related roles.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Good knowledge of Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Good communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities with accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform payroll accounting activities including journal entries, reconciliations, analyses and variance explanations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, the Accounting & Finance Manual, and SOX controls.
• Conduct detailed reviews to ensure integrity and completeness of payroll data.
• Assist in internal and external audits with documentation and schedules.
• Identify control gaps and support remediation in line with internal controls.
• Participate in process improvement, standardization, automation, and simplification of accounting processes.
• Collaborate with HR, Business Finance, Payroll Operations and global stakeholders to resolve issues.

Skills

Accounting principles

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting/finance or Semi-Qualified CA/CWA

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Job DescriptionAgilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostics and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, software, services, consumables and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek — so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us.About the role:We are looking for a motivated and detail‑oriented finance professional to join General Accounting & Reporting team, with a primary focus on Payroll Accounting. The role offers strong exposure to end‑to‑end payroll accounting, internal controls, compliance, and cross‑functional collaboration, particularly with HR and Business Finance teams.Your Key Responsibilities include:Support and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.Perform payroll accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, analysis, and variance explanations.Ensure accounting and reporting comply with company accounting policies, Accounting & Finance Manual, and SOX controls.Conduct detailed financial reviews and analyses to ensure integrity, accuracy, and completeness of payroll-related financial data.Assist in internal and external audits by preparing documentation, explanations, and supporting schedules.Identify control gaps and support remediation efforts in line with internal control requirements.Actively participate in process improvement initiatives.Support initiatives to standardize, automate, and simplify accounting processes and systems.Work closely with HR, Business Finance, Payroll Operations, and other global stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure smooth payroll accounting operations.Coordinate with stakeholders across functions and geographies, demonstrating good collaboration skills.Maintain effective working relationships through regular interaction, responsiveness, and a customer‑centric mindset.QualificationsBachelor/master’s degree in accounting / finance or Semi‑Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA/CWA).3–6 years of relevant experience in accounting, reporting, or payroll-related roles.Strong understanding of accounting principles and concepts.Good knowledge of Excel and other MS office applications.Good communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with stakeholders.Additional DetailsThis 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/locationsAgilent 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:NoShift:DayDuration:No End DateJob Function:Finance