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 entities
- Review journal entries prepared by team members
- Review reconciliations prepared by team members to ensure no unusual balances are left in Balance Sheet
- Review of financials for completeness and accuracy during month end closing
- Review and approve GL maintenance requests received from FP&A or Business
Tax & Statutory:
- Review VAT calculations
- Provide necessary supporting data for VAT filings
- Review reconciliation of VAT data with VAT Returns filed
- Review statutory calculations and journals
- Support Tax and Statutory audits
Reporting:
- Review of reconciliation of financials between ERP and Consolidation tool
- Review of Cash Flow statements, audit packs and schedules for multiple entities
Balance Sheet Reconciliations:
- Review of Balance Sheet GL accounts prepared by team members
- Ensure the aging is within agreed threshold
- Ensure timely clearance of open items within agreed timeframe
- Escalate with relevant action owners to timely resolve open items
Compliance:
- Periodic review and update of Control documents and Risk Control matrix
- Adherence to compliance in all activities and ensure zero deficiencies
Other activities:
- Prepare and present KPI dashboards
- Research complex accounting issues for accounting compliance
- Support any projects assigned
- Support internal, external and statutory audits by providing required documentation and explanation
- Support any ad hoc process requirements from customer
- Preparation and periodic maintenance of process documentation
- Ensure continuous improvements in the process
- Manage both local and global stakeholders as well as external professionals
- Handle appraisal of direct reportees and provide feedback, development plan, etc.
Required Education:
- Graduate in Commerce or Accounting
- Post 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 experience
- Strong accounting knowledge, good understanding on US GAAP and IFRS
- Prior experience of working in shared services / BPO industry would be a plus
- Working experience in SAP would be an added advantage
- Working experience in consolidation tool (BPC, Hyperion, etc.) would be an added advantage
- Good understanding of Chart of accounts, cost objects
- Willingness to work in EU and US time zones and accept to deliver in stringent timelines
- Ability to communicate clearly in English, both written and verbal
- Ability to effectively work across functional boundaries to bring tasks to successful conclusion
- Capable of handling multiples projects / initiatives simultaneously and executing to completion
- Strong interpersonal skills with stakeholders and other colleagues
- Excellent MS office suite skills (Excel, PPT, Word)
Required other skills:
- Strong Analytical and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail, multi-tasking and problem solving skills
- Ability to effectively work across functional boundaries to bring tasks to successful conclusion
- Capable of handling multiples projects / initiatives simultaneously and executing to completion
- Ability to work effectively within a matrix environment
- Flexible 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.
Top Skills
What We Do
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!
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