Harman

A Career at HARMAN Corporate

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Corporate, you are integral to our company’s award-winning success.

· Enrich your managerial and organizational talents – from finance, quality, and supply chain to human resources, IT, sales, and strategy

· Augment your comprehensive skillset with expert training across decision-making, change management, leadership, and business development

· Obtain 360-degree support throughout your career life cycle, from early-stage to seasoned leader

About the Role

This role will support Intercompany and Fixed Asset transaction processing for Harman at Global Shared Service Lifestyle, leads Intercompany and Fixed Asset Teams.

Intercompany transaction processing includes cross charges across Harman through NTS, Material transaction processing through GTN and IC reconciliation through ICR tool.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of success with hands on experience in Fixed Assets.

This role will also require interaction with business team members and corporate teams.

Your Team

This role also involves people management aspect, this role will support the Sr Manager Accounting to manage day to day operations with respect to people and process.

What You Will Do in Intercompany function:

• Work with global teams geographically and across all Harman businesses
• Perform daily tasks independently and provide oversight and guidance to direct reports
• Oversee and guide the monthly IC charge process.
• Oversee the monthly ICR process and report the IC month-end balances into BPC.
• Continuous contact with IC partners
• Keep the closing deadlines.
• Provide Intercompany KPIs and metrics regularly
• Ensure external and internal audit requests are responded to in a timely manner
• Oversee automated IC processes, follow up and resolve any ad hoc issues.
• Present new ideas/suggestions to improve processes and contribute to winning strategies that drive benefits.
• Monitor the performance of subordinate staff, set targets and provide feedback.
• Provide training and support to direct reports as applicable.
• Act as active lead participant in relevant projects and process developments
• Collaborate cross functionally with other departments (GL, AP, AR, Treasury, FA, T&E) with a deep knowledge of their processes.

What You Will Do in Fixed Asset function:

• Work with global teams geographically and across all Harman businesses
• Perform daily tasks independently and provide oversight and guidance to direct reports
• Directly lead Fixed Asset accounting activities for companies in scope in Harman’s global organization
• Coordinate and lead closing activities.
• Adhere to the closing deadlines.
• Enforce compliance to Harman Policy regulations as well as internal and external audit standards.
• Ensure external and internal audit requests are responded to in a timely manner
• Answer all ad-hoc questions around Fixed Asset accounting activities.
• Collaborate in the formation of global standards for Fixed Assets activities and ensure task execution according to those standards.
• Oversee adherence to internal controls.
• Support new projects and process improvements as a lead participant and validate test results.
• Provide Fixed Assets KPIs and metrics regularly.
• Monitor the performance of subordinate staff, set targets and provide feedback.
• Provide training and support to direct reports as applicable.
• Identify process/system improvements and standardization opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally within and outside GSSC.
• Collaborate with the line manager to provide professional guidance to team members.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned by the line manager.
• Provide back-up for any team member(s) and the line manager

What You Need to Be Successful

• 4+ years of accounting experience (in a hybrid of core accounting and shared services environment)
• Graduate in financial accounting/commerce/ Economics
• English language proficiency
• Strong accounting knowledge, good understanding on US GAAP and IFRS
• Strong interpersonal skills with stakeholders and other colleagues
• Attention to detail, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Attention to detail, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in SAP journal entry.
• Experience in Intercompany accounting and policies
• Prior experience of working in shared services / BPO industry
• Expert in MS office suite skills (Excel, PPT, Word)
• Deep functional understanding of related functional areas (AP, AR, Disbursement, Bank Accounting, General Accounting, Financial Reporting)

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment,
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.).
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
• Home office opportunity
• Cafeteria
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

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