As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
Manage end-to-end payroll operations, statutory compliance, and payroll accounting across APAC countries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with regulatory and internal control requirements.
How you will make an impact:
- Execute end-to-end payroll processing for APAC regions (monthly/bi-weekly cycles).
- Validate all payroll inputs, including hires, exits, variable pay, benefits, and equity (RSU/ESPP).
- Review payroll outputs, variance reports, and ensure data accuracy.
- Coordinate with ADP and local payroll vendors for timely and accurate processing.
- Ensure compliance with local tax laws, social security regulations, and statutory requirements.
- Oversee and validate statutory filings and payments within defined timelines.
- Liaise with external tax advisors on compliance and advisory matters.
- Prepare, review, and post payroll-related journal entries (salary, accruals, reversals).
- Perform reconciliations (payroll liabilities, taxes, benefits, and stock compensation) and support month-end close with accurate GL reporting.
- Supporting audits, internal controls (SOX), and cross-functional collaboration.
The Must have:
- CA Intermediate (CA Inter), MCom, or MBA in Finance.
- 2+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within a multinational environment.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, Payroll software, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong knowledge of Multi country payroll process, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and GL process.
Nice to have:
- Exposure to SOX controls and audit processes
- Experience with global payroll systems
- Experience in Payroll Tax filings
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At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Skills Required
- CA Intermediate (CA Inter), MCom, or MBA in Finance
- 2+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within a multinational environment
- Proficiency in ERP systems
- Proficiency in payroll software
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong knowledge of multi-country payroll process, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and GL process
- Exposure to SOX controls and audit processes
- Experience with global payroll systems
- Experience in payroll tax filings
Ciena Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is often characterized as competitive or above-market in certain roles and regions, with references to market-aligned salary ranges and transparency around pay bands.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is frequently framed as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision, with indications that coverage can extend to dependents and is viewed as a meaningful component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as flexible and generous, including Flex/uncapped PTO in many cases and additional paid time for volunteering.
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What We Do
Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) is a global leader in networking systems, services, and software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to enable our customers to deliver richer, more connected experiences for all users. At our core, Ciena is a company rooted in people. We prioritize deep, collaborative relationships within our teams and alongside our customers, partners, and communities around the world. For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation. We continue to lead the evolution of networking with a strong track record of industry firsts. As end-user expectations skyrocket, our customers and their networks must transform. Ciena powers this transformation by driving next-generation solutions built for maximum openness and agility—today and into the future. Corporate/Brand Values: • Customer First • Integrity • Velocity • Innovation • Outstanding People We're the perfect size for you to make an impact. W Only Ciena has the depth of expertise and the culture of collaboration and partnership required to help our partners evolve. We do this by strategically integrating hardware, services, and software in an open environment to ensure our clients’ networks are ‘fit for flexibility’ today and into the f
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We are known for our industry-firsts, including the first coherent optical solution, converged packet-optical platform, and intelligence automation platform. Our commitment extends beyond innovation, logging in over 35,000 volunteer hours and $2 million to worthy causes in 2023. We're the perfect size and culture for you to make a difference.
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