Finance Specialist

AU00 Agilent Technologies Australia Pty Ltd; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies is seeking a motivated finance professional for General Accounting & Reporting with a primary focus on payroll accounting. The role offers exposure to end‑to‑end payroll processes, internal controls, and cross‑functional collaboration with HR and Business Finance.

Responsibilities include monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and audit support. A CA/CFA‑like pathway is valued alongside 3–6 years of relevant experience and strong Excel/MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent.
• 3–6 years of experience in accounting, reporting or payroll roles.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and concepts.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities with accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform payroll accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, analysis, and variance explanations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, manuals, and SOX controls.
• Conduct detailed reviews to ensure payroll data integrity and completeness.
• Assist in internal and external audits by preparing documentation and schedules.
• Identify control gaps and support remediation per internal control requirements.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Support initiatives to standardize, automate, and simplify accounting processes and systems.
• Collaborate with HR, Business Finance, Payroll Operations and global stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth payroll accounting operations.
• Maintain strong relationships through responsiveness and customer-centric focus.

Skills

Excel

MS Office

Payroll accounting

Accounting principles

Education

Bachelor/Master’s degree in accounting/finance or Semi‑Qualified CA/CWA

Job description

Agilent 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

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/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.

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

Equal‑Opportunity Statement

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 & Work Details

Travel Required: No Shift: Day Duration: No End Date Job Function: Finance Graduate and Student Career Site

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