Manager, General Accounting

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience.

• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence

• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About the Role

This is a Staff role in Record to Report. The position will be responsible for carrying out accounting activities with guidance which include daily, weekly and monthly journal activities, month end closing, reporting and account reconciliations. Also support compliance and audit tasks.

What You Will Do

• Work with global teams geographically and across all Harman businesses. 

• Perform daily tasks in accordance with written instructions and based on guidance from the line manager or senior team members. 

• Collaborate within the general ledger accounting team and the line manager. 

• Provide back-up for one selected team member as appointed by the line manager. 

Month end closing: 

• Prepare and post journals entries for various standard and ad hoc activities viz., Accruals, provisions, reserves, recharges, reclasses, etc. 

• Reconcile key GL accounts to ensure no unusual balances are left in Balance Sheet 

• Maintenance of GL accounts, cost centers, WBS elements, etc. in SAP (where required) 

Balance Sheet Reconciliations: 

• Reconcile various Balance Sheet GL accounts using standard templates and provide aging analysis where applicable. 

• List open items with appropriate action plan and target dates of closure. 

• Follow up with relevant action owners to timely resolve open items. 

Compliance: 

• Periodic review and update of Control documents 

• Adherence to compliance in all activities and ensure zero deficiencies. 

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ yrs of experience OR Masters from a Tier 1 institute OR CA.

• Strong accounting knowledge, good understanding of US GAAP and IFRS

• Strong interpersonal skills with stakeholders and other colleagues

• Good understanding of Chart of accounts, cost objects

• Strongly demonstrate ownership qualities in the function you lead.

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Excellent MS office suite skills (Excel, PPT, Word)

Bonus Points if You Have

• IFRS certification / ACCA / CMA / CPA / CFA

• Working experience in SAP, S4HANA and/or a consolidation tool (One Stream) is a plus.

• Attention to detail, analytical, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to effectively work across functional boundaries to bring tasks to successful conclusion.

• Coming in with a Transformation mindset and the ability to challenge status quo.

What Makes You Eligible

• Successfully complete a background investigation and an occupational health screening (may include a drug screen) as a condition of employment 

• Willingness to work in EU and US time zones and accept to deliver in stringent timelines. 

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.

• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)

• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University

• Competitive wellness benefits

• Tuition reimbursement

• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.