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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 payroll accountant you will report to the Supervisor Payroll of APAC and be responsible for Processing of APAC region monthly payroll and collaborating with outsourced payroll vendors Co-ordinate with treasury and AP team to ensure payment are processed in a timely manner Handle the accounting for payroll and reconciliation of payroll accounts Adheres to company defined control procedures and prepares document under audit review Available to work in the Hong Kong Time Zone Other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the management The Must Have Well-organized and conscientious with a high level of initiatives at work and able to meet tight working deadlines Good command in English Degree holder in Commerce is must Minimum 1 year of APAC regional experience with MNC must have experience in preparing journal entries and payroll reconciliations Experience in handling Australia and New Zealand payroll is highly preferred Experience in working with outsourced payroll vendor ADP is preferred Experience in using accounting software Oracle is preferred Experience in using HR management software Workday is preferred LI-MP2 Not ready to apply Join our to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox 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 Chance Employer including disability and protected veteran status If contacted in relation to a job opportunity please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require .
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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