Finance Associate

Overview Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do. Our powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. Responsibilities Ensure monthly activities assigned during financial month-end close are completed within timelines & with accuracy. Handling of Payroll Accounting operations which includes processing of Journals, reconciliation preparations and Month End Close activities. Timely completion of preparation / review of assigned complex account reconciliations. Ensure that GL accounting and operations comply with the Keysights Accounting and Finance Manual and related SOX Controls. Would also be expected to have a good knowledge of Keysights Accounting and Finance Manual topics which are owned by Payroll Accounting team. Would be involved in supporting the team lead on acquisitions from Payroll Accounting team s perspective. Should be able to drive projects which are cross functional in nature and involving teams in different geographies. Good Communication skills (written and spoken). Self-driven, positive attitude, flexible to work on multiple tasks. Should be able to draw linkages/dependencies to other teams and look for opportunity/ideas to improve the current processes. Should be a good team player. Qualifications: MBA and Bachelors degree majoring in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration - 3-4 years work experience (preferably from an MNC environment and/or international accounting firm previously). Exposure to Oracle will be added advantage to the applicant. Qualifications Careers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**Ensure monthly activities assigned during financial month-end close are completed within timelines & with accuracy. Handling of Payroll Accounting operations which includes processing of Journals, reconciliation preparations and Month End Close activities. Timely completion of preparation / review of assigned complex account reconciliations. Ensure that GL accounting and operations comply with the Keysights Accounting and Finance Manual and related SOX Controls. Would also be expected to have a good knowledge of Keysights Accounting and Finance Manual topics which are owned by Payroll Accounting team. Would be involved in supporting the team lead on acquisitions from Payroll Accounting team s perspective. Should be able to drive projects which are cross functional in nature and involving teams in different geographies. Good Communication skills (written and spoken). Self-driven, positive attitude, flexible to work on multiple tasks. Should be able to draw linkages/dependencies to other teams and look for opportunity/ideas to improve the current processes. Should be a good team player. Qualifications: MBA and Bachelors degree majoring in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration - 3-4 years work experience (preferably from an MNC environment and/or international accounting firm previously). Exposure to Oracle will be added advantage to the applicant.