[Hiring] Associate-Record to Report (R2R) @HARMAN International

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:

• Daily, weekly, and monthly journal activities
• Month-end close
• Reporting
• Account reconciliations
• Supporting compliance and audit-related tasks

What You Will Do

• Work with global teams across different geographies and across all HARMAN businesses
• Perform daily tasks independently and in accordance with documented instructions
• Collaborate within the general accounting and reporting function and with the line manager
• Provide back-up support for selected team members, as appointed by the line manager
• Prepare and post journal entries for various standard and ad hoc activities (e.g., accruals, provisions, reserves, recharges, reclasses)
• Reconcile key GL accounts to ensure there are no unusual balances on the balance sheet
• Maintain GL accounts, cost centers, WBS elements, etc., in SAP
• Regularly monitor AUC GLs to ensure timely capitalization
• Calculate rebates, commissions, royalties, etc.
• Collaborate with Accounts Receivable for raising credit invoices
• Report financials in the HARMAN consolidation system
• Reconcile various balance sheet GL accounts using standard templates and provide aging analysis where applicable
• List open items with appropriate action plans and target closure dates
• Follow up with relevant action owners to ensure timely resolution of open items
• Periodically review and update control documents
• Ensure adherence to compliance requirements in all activities, with zero deficiencies
• Collaborate with the line manager to fulfill internal and external audit requests

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience OR Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience OR CA with 2+ years of experience / MBA Tier 1
• Strong accounting knowledge with a good understanding of US GAAP and IFRS
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with stakeholders and colleagues
• Good understanding of charts of accounts and cost objects
• Strong ownership and accountability in the function you lead
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Bonus Points if You Have

• Bachelor’s/Master's degree /MBA/CA/CMA in Accounting & Finance
• IFRS certification / ACCA / CMA / CPA / CFA
• Working experience in SAP, S/4HANA, and/or a consolidation tool (OneStream) is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively across functional boundaries to deliver successful outcomes
• A transformation mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel internationally occasionally if required
• Willingness to work in EU and US time zones and accept to deliver in stringent timelines
• Be willing to work in an office

Benefits

• 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 HARMAN and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• 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