What We Do
Managing Cyber Risk Together – As the world becomes increasingly connected, the demand for cybersecurity solutions has never increaser. Forescout stands at the forefront of this critical need, delivering automated cybersecurity that ensures continuous alignment between our customers’ security frameworks and their evolving digital environments. Our platform protects all asset types, including IT, IoT, OT, and IoMT, helping organizations navigate and secure the complexities of the modern connected world.
Join us in securing the world. We seek resourceful, driven individuals to collaborate as one team, delivering exceptional customer experiences. We’re passionate about tackling the toughest security challenges and staying ahead with innovative solutions. Here, every idea is valued, and visionaries are welcomed. Bring your unique perspective and help shape the future of cybersecurity with us.
What You Will Do
The Staff / Junior Accountant – Accounts Payable is an entry-level position within our International Accounting Shared Services team based in Pune. This role is ideal for a fresh or early-career finance professional who is eager to build a strong foundation in AP operations while supporting our global subsidiaries across 20+ international entities.
You will work under the guidance of the AP Manager and Senior Accountants and will be an integral part of the Pune AP team, which manages Expenses auditing, invoice processing, vendor payments, and compliance for Forescout's international operations. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week from our Pune (Balewadi) office.
Routine Responsibilities
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Expense Auditing: Review, validate against Forescout's Travel, Entertainment & Expense Policy and internal guidelines, and process employee out-of-pocket expense reimbursements and corporate credit card transactions. This includes:
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Verifying receipts for the charges incurred
- Confirming business purpose and appropriate manager approvals
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Flagging non-reimbursable or policy-non-compliant items
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Ensuring expense reports are actioned within the stipulated SLA
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Identifying anomalies — duplicate submissions, missing receipts, personal charges on corporate cards, weekend or unusual-pattern expenses — and escalating to the AP Manager or Controller
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Invoice Processing: Review, validate, and process vendor invoices including 2-way and 3-way PO matching, ensuring accuracy of supplier details, PO numbers, bank account details, invoice numbers, and invoice dates.
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Exception Tracking: Maintain exception trackers for invoice discrepancies and ensure all exceptions are actioned within SLA timelines.
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Vendor Query Resolution: Respond to vendor and employee queries received via email and ticketing systems within agreed SLA; escalate unresolved issues to senior team members.
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Payment Support: Assist in preparation of weekly payment batches for vendor bills and employee expense reports across international entities.
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Compliance: Perform all transactional tasks in compliance with Forescout's internal control procedures and AP guidelines.
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Documentation: Maintain process exception logs for knowledge retention and audit readiness.
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Reconciliation Support: Assist senior accountants with vendor statement reconciliations and month-end close activities.
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Follow-up: Follow up with internal requisitioners (via calls, emails, or tickets) to seek hold approvals on invoices as per AP guidelines.
Non-Routine Responsibilities
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Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance AP workflow efficiency.
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Support implementation of updated AP policies and procedures.
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Assist with internal and external audit queries related to AP transactions.
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Learn and operate ERP systems (Oracle) for invoice and payment processing.
What You Will Bring To Forescout
Education
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Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com), Accounting, or Finance
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Preferred: M.Com or MBA (Finance) is a plus
Experience
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0–3 years: of experience in Accounts Payable, Finance & Accounting, or a related field
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Freshers: with strong academic background and internship/articleship experience are encouraged to apply
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Exposure: to international AP processes (US, UK, EMEA, APAC) is an advantage
Skills & Competencies
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Basic understanding of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle and AP processes
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Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, COUPA or NetSuite (any one)
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Proficiency in MS Excel — data entry, basic formulas, and exception tracking
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Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high accuracy in high-volume environments
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Good written and verbal communication skills in English for vendor and stakeholder correspondence
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Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and escalate issues proactively
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Team player with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities
Behavioral Attributes
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Self-motivated, hardworking, and able to work under pressure during month-end close periods
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Integrity and accountability in handling sensitive financial data
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Flexible and adaptable to shift timings (role may require 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM IST shift to align with global operations)
What Forescout Offers You
Our visionary leadership team fosters an environment that encourages professional growth and development. We champion a diverse and inclusive culture that cultivates collaboration and innovation, where our team can make a global impact on security while working with industry-leading technology. We take pride in offering a competitive total compensation package. If you have a strong work ethic, are visible and lean in, you will be recognised. We are in growth mode and there is a ton of opportunity at Forescout. Apply now to find out more!
More About Forescout
Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity leader, continuously identifies, protects and helps ensure the compliance of all managed and unmanaged cyber assets – IT, IoT, IoMT and OT. For more than 20 years, Fortune 100 organisations and government agencies have trusted Forescout to provide vendor-agnostic, automated cybersecurity at scale.
The Forescout Platform delivers comprehensive capabilities for network security, risk and exposure management, and threat detection and response. With seamless context sharing and workflow orchestration via ecosystem partners, it enables customers to more effectively manage cyber risk and mitigate threats. Learn more at www.Forescout.com.
Our Mission
To continuously identify, protect, and ensure the compliance of all cyber assets across the modern organisation.
Our Vision
A world where every cyber asset is seen, secure and compliant.
Our Cultural Values
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Cyber Obsessed – We are curious about technology, and we are innovative and passionate about solving big programs.
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Customer Driven – We listen, we learn, and we make it right.
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Collaborative, without Ego – No one succeeds alone. We strive to be the humble person that people want to work with.
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Relentless – We're smart, determined, and find a way. We figure stuff out.
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One Team – We all work together, and we all win together.
Our DEI Statement
At Forescout, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of background, experiences, and perspectives leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision making. We strive to create an environment where all team members feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively promote equal opportunities and fair treatment for all individuals, regardless of their race, religion, colour, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. By embracing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we aspire to build a successful culture where we work together and win together as One Team.
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Forescout does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Forescout employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Employment Placement Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature.
No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.
