Role Description
This is a professional role within the General Ledger Accounting function. The role is responsible for independently performing accounting activities without guidance, including:
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Daily, weekly, and monthly journal activities
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Month-end close
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Reporting
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Account reconciliations
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Supporting compliance and audit-related tasks
What You Will Do:
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Work with global teams across different geographies and across all HARMAN businesses
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Perform daily tasks independently and in accordance with documented instructions
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Collaborate within the general accounting and reporting function and with the line manager
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Provide back-up support for selected team members, as appointed by the line manager
Period-End Closing:
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Prepare and post journal entries for various standard and ad hoc activities (e.g., accruals, provisions, reserves, recharges, reclasses)
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Reconcile key GL accounts to ensure there are no unusual balances on the balance sheet
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Maintain GL accounts, cost centers, WBS elements, etc., in SAP
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Regularly monitor AUC GLs to ensure timely capitalization
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Calculate rebates, commissions, royalties, etc.
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Collaborate with Accounts Receivable for raising credit invoices
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Report financials in the HARMAN consolidation system
Balance Sheet Reconciliations:
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Reconcile various balance sheet GL accounts using standard templates and provide aging analysis where applicable
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List open items with appropriate action plans and target closure dates
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Follow up with relevant action owners to ensure timely resolution of open items
Compliance:
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Periodically review and update control documents
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Ensure adherence to compliance requirements in all activities, with zero deficiencies
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Collaborate with the line manager to fulfill internal and external audit requests
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience OR Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience OR CA with 5+ years of experience / MBA Tier 1
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Strong accounting knowledge with a good understanding of US GAAP and IFRS
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Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with stakeholders and colleagues
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Good understanding of charts of accounts and cost objects
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Strong ownership and accountability in the function you lead
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Strong communication and presentation skills
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Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Requirements
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Bonus Points if You Have:
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Bachelor’s/Master's degree /MBA/CA/CMA in Accounting & Finance
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IFRS certification / ACCA / CMA / CPA / CFA
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Working experience in SAP, S/4HANA, and/or a consolidation tool (OneStream) is a plus
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Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work effectively across functional boundaries to deliver successful outcomes
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A transformation mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo
What Makes You Eligible
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Be willing to travel internationally occasionally if required
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Be willing to work in an office
Benefits
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Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
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Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
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Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
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Competitive wellness benefits
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Tuition reimbursement
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“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
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An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development