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Meet the Team You will be part of Cisco Global Accounting and Reporting (GAR) team, which is committed to being a valued Finance business partner focusing on controllership oversight, delivery of accounting services and compliance assurance. You will collaborate seamlessly with partners, internal COEs, stakeholders like Tax, Legal, compliance and other relevant functions. Your Impact In this role, the candidates will be having responsibilities of Accounting, Statutory compliances and providing vital support related to rest of APJC . The ideal candidates will have the flexibility, cross-functional communication skills, and the ability to adapt and learn independently in the team-oriented and innovation-focused culture of the Cisco enterprise. This is a great opportunity for the right person to expand their experience and hone their skills, in a global organization, that offers a broad horizon for career advancement. The candidate will be responsible for the following: Month end book closure Adherence to USGAAP accounting policies and compliances Statutory audits, tax and other compliance activities Responsibilities: Accountant will be responsible for core accounting operations, for a group of entities. End to End accounting responsibilities in coordination with process team and outsourced vendor. Accountable for compliance related results (external statutory audits, internal GRC audits, SOX) Be a great partner with outsourced Stat/ Tax service provider for compliance, execution, associated local filings and audits. Ability to work collaboratively with the Process Leads & Controllers to identify innovative, strategic opportunities for accounting improvements in the region Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance; CA preferred 3-4 Years of work experience required Experience in audit and financial statements preperation Ideally, a minimum of 3 year’s relevant working experience gained in an international oriented environment Confidence in a dynamic, fast paced and high-visibility role. Excellent communication (written and verbal), reporting and presentation skills. Preferred Qualifications Strong accounting background and working knowledge of GAAP Ability to quickly interpret and understand local requirements and valid treatments for both Local and GAAP purposes Hyperion knowledge- advantageous Oracle- advantageous Ability to work independently and effectively handle Vendors. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
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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