CA Karan Arora

Manager Finance at Zscaler | Ex DXC | Chartered Accountant |

Ludhiana, Punjab, India

About

Experienced accountant with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Contract Cost Accounting, Goodwill and M&A, Purchased Intangibles Accounting, Hybrid HC cost allocation accounting, Month end close, SEC reporting related to covered areas, Financial analysis, Forecasting & Budgeting and Statutory Audit. (USGAAP, Accrual, Deferral, Transformation, GL Accounting, Financial analysis and reporting)

Experience

  • Zscaler (5 yrs)
    • Manager
      Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    • Deputy Manager Finance
      Apr 2023 - Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • Assistant Manager Finance
      Aug 2021 - Apr 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

      As an experienced accounting professional, I specialize in the preparation and review of accrual and deferral journal entries for sales commission, bonuses, and partner margin accruals. I have a proven track record of General ledger accounting, financial analysis, P&L analysis, creating and running amortization schedules and conducting detailed variance analysis to review quarter results against forecasts. I am skilled in conducting thorough sales order reviews to ensure accurate and complete sales compensation, bonuses, and incentive calculations for sales representatives. Additionally, I have expertise in conducting reasonableness testing of commission results and preparing Deferred Contract Costs (DCC) schedules for SEC reporting. My background includes handling internal and statutory audit queries, performing impairment analysis of DCC at each quarter end, and driving automation and process improvements. I am adept at collaborating with internal departments to gather, analyze, and interpret financial information, as well as ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory standards. My strengths also lie in performing account analysis, reconciling accounts with the general ledger, gathering supporting documentation, and staying updated on regulatory requirements and best practices in accounting. I have a proven ability to present results to stakeholders and review intangibles recording, purchase, transfer, and reconciliation. In addition to these core responsibilities, I am experienced in handling ad hoc tasks such as headcount analysis, department reclassification, intercompany journal entries, and other financial reporting schedules. My commitment to accuracy and attention to detail make me a valuable asset in any accounting team.

  • Financial Analyst at DXC Technology
    Nov 2019 - Jul 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos

    End to end account level P&L ownership for multiple accounts with annual turnover > $100M. Role includes FP&A, Budgeting(AOP)/Forecasting, Month End Closure (MEC), Cost Optimization, Revenue Assurance, Standardization/Automation/Digitization, Working Capital Management, Contract Reviews etc.

  • Senior Audit Assistant at Malhotra Manik & Associates
    Jun 2018 - May 2019 · 1 yr

  • Article Assistant at Dass Khanna & Co.
    Apr 2015 - Mar 2018 · 3 yrs