Finance Associate (Payroll Accounting)

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 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.

• 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.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with stakeholders.