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.
How You Will Contribute:As a Chartered Accountant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of financial reporting and operational functions. Your responsibilities will include:- Ensuring timely and accurate monthly financial reporting, including preparation of financial statements and operational functions such as Month-End Closing, Variance Analysis, and Accrual Accounting.
- Maintaining and monitoring Prepaid Amortization schedules to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Managing Lease Accounting in accordance with applicable standards such as IFRS 16 and ASC 842.
- Conducting detailed Variance Analysis for financial statements and budgets, delivering actionable insights.
- Preparing monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements while ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborating with Statutory Auditors, providing necessary documentation, reconciliations, and explanations during audits.
- Ensuring compliance with statutory and tax regulations while addressing inquiries related to financial reporting and audits.
- Chartered Accountant (CA), qualified in 2025,2024
- Proficient in ERP systems with hands-on experience and a strong command of advanced Microsoft Excel
- Thorough understanding of accounting principles and standards, including IFRS and GAAP
- Experience with Oracle or other large ERP systems.
- Familiarity with US GAAP and STAT reporting.
- Background in supporting statutory audits, tax audits, and preparing indirect tax and Corporate Income 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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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.
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