Senior Financial Representative - Global Payroll Accounting

Zscaler Softech; Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar; On-site; INR 6,00,000 - 8,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global cybersecurity company is seeking a Senior Financial Representative to support its Global Payroll Accounting team in India. Responsibilities include managing payroll close activities, performing reconciliations, and preparing documentation for audits. Ideal candidates will be Chartered Accountants with 1-2 years of experience and proficiency in Excel. The position offers a collaborative work environment and various benefits including health plans and time off options.

Benefits

Health plans

Vacation and sick leave

Parental leave options

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In-office perks

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Ability to handle complex Excel spreadsheets with large data sets.
• Effective communication skills for remote teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Handle monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare workpapers and documentation for audits.
• Conduct analytical reviews of payroll accounts.
• Collaborate on finance-transformation initiatives.

Skills

Chartered Accountant

Excel functions

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Chartered Accountant qualification

Tools

NetSuite

Ceridian Dayforce

FloQast

Workday

Job description

About Zscaler

Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 45% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform, which is found in our SASE and SSE offerings, protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.

Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler.

Our General and Administrative teams help to support and scale our great company. Whether striving to grow our workforce, nurture an amazing culture and work environment, support our financial and legal operations, or maintain our global infrastructure, the G&A team provides a strong foundation for growth. Put your passion, drive and expertise to work with the world’s cloud security leader.

We're looking for a Senior Financial Representative to join our Global Payroll Accounting team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, Global Payroll, you'll be responsible for:

• Monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities which include preparation of multiple journal entries - payroll and benefits‑related accruals, cash, stock, intercompany, etc
• Balance sheet reconciliations for payroll, benefits and stock‑related accounts and reconciliations between payroll reports and the general ledger
• Preparation of workpapers/PBCs for local and company‑wide audits and documentation of payroll accounting procedures and workflows
• Analytical review of P&L activities and balance sheet fluctuation analysis for payroll accounts
• Cross‑functional collaboration with various teams to address finance‑transformation initiatives and process optimization and automation

What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with at least 1-2 years of experience
• Experience with Excel functions such as pivot tables, Vlookups, if/then statements and ability to work with complex spreadsheets containing large data sets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with teams remotely across the globe
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• SaaS company work experience
• NetSuite, Ceridian Dayforce, FloQast and/or Workday experience

Benefits

• Various health plans
• Time off plans for vacation and sick time
• Parental leave options
• Retirement options
• Education reimbursement
• In‑office perks, and more!

Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy, hybrid working model, and benefits here.

By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.

Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.

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