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.

Month end closing:

Manage the month end closing process for various entitiesReview journal entries prepared by team membersReview reconciliations prepared by team members to ensure no unusual balances are left in Balance SheetReview of financials for completeness and accuracy during month end closingReview and approve GL maintenance requests received from FP&A or Business

Tax & Statutory:

Review VAT calculationsProvide necessary supporting data for VAT filingsReview reconciliation of VAT data with VAT Returns filedReview statutory calculations and journalsSupport Tax and Statutory audits

Reporting:

Review of reconciliation of financials between ERP and Consolidation toolReview of Cash Flow statements, audit packs and schedules for multiple entities

Balance Sheet Reconciliations:

Review of Balance Sheet GL accounts prepared by team membersEnsure the aging is within agreed thresholdEnsure timely clearance of open items within agreed timeframeEscalate with relevant action owners to timely resolve open items

Compliance:

Periodic review and update of Control documents and Risk Control matrixAdherence to compliance in all activities and ensure zero deficiencies

Other activities:

Prepare and present KPI dashboardsResearch complex accounting issues for accounting complianceSupport any projects assignedSupport internal, external and statutory audits by providing required documentation and explanationSupport any ad hoc process requirements from customerPreparation and periodic maintenance of process documentationEnsure continuous improvements in the processManage both local and global stakeholders as well as external professionalsHandle appraisal of direct reportees and provide feedback, development plan, etc.

Required Education:

Graduate in Commerce or AccountingPost Graduation, ICWA, CA or any Masters Degree would be added advantage  

Required Experience:

12+ years of accounting experience (in a hybrid of core accounting and shared services environment)5+ years of team handling experienceStrong accounting knowledge, good understanding on US GAAP and IFRSPrior experience of working in shared services / BPO industry would be a plusWorking experience in SAP would be an added advantageWorking experience in consolidation tool (BPC, Hyperion, etc.) would be an added advantageGood understanding of Chart of accounts, cost objectsWillingness to work in EU and US time zones and accept to deliver in stringent timelinesAbility to communicate clearly in English, both written and verbalAbility to effectively work across functional boundaries to bring tasks to successful conclusionCapable of handling multiples projects / initiatives simultaneously and executing to completionStrong interpersonal skills with stakeholders and other colleaguesExcellent MS office suite skills (Excel, PPT, Word)

Required other skills:

Strong Analytical and interpersonal skillsAttention to detail, multi-tasking and problem solving skillsAbility to effectively work across functional boundaries to bring tasks to successful conclusionCapable of handling multiples projects / initiatives simultaneously and executing to completionAbility to work effectively within a matrix environmentFlexible about work content, timings and location

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.