Harman

Introduction: 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

As a Specialist - Technical Accounting & External Reporting, you will act as a technical accounting subject matter expert and support the preparation, review, and audit of statutory and consolidated financial statements. You will research IFRS/local GAAP accounting positions, translate technical conclusions into disclosures, and ensure schedules and audit evidence are accurate and audit-ready. The role partners with controllership, shared services, tax, legal, business finance, and external auditors to deliver compliant financial statements with minimal audit adjustments.

What You Will Do

• Analyze complex accounting issues and provide well-documented technical guidance on complex transactions (e.g., revenue, leases, business combinations, impairments) in line with IFRS.
• Assist in providing accounting support for M&A, divestitures, joint ventures, and restructuring activities.
• Evaluate the accounting treatment of business combinations, goodwill, and intangible assets
• Prepare and review standalone and consolidated financial statements, notes, disclosure schedules, and management review packs under IFRS and local statutory requirements.
• Review trial balance mappings, consolidation entries, eliminations, intercompany balances, and disclosure checklists for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate audit readiness activities, including PBC schedules, reconciliations, roll-forwards, supporting documents, and evidence for key judgments.
• Manage audit queries with external auditors and internal stakeholders, track open items, resolve issues, and minimize audit adjustments.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of accounting position papers and judgment memos for material and complex matters.
• Assist in drafting and updating accounting policy documentation.
• Support the preparation and review of guidance related to financial statement line items.
• Participate in training sessions for finance teams on accounting policy updates and technical topics.
• Act as a key liaison with external auditors, ensuring audit readiness, timely issue resolution, and minimal audit adjustments

What You Need to Be Successful

• Experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, audit, or accounting advisory roles
• Deep understanding of accounting and international standards
• Proven experience in analyzing and applying IFRS to real-world business scenarios
• Hands-on experience in preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS
• Strong analytical skills with good attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated experience in accounting transformations and regulatory projects
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) or strong aptitude to learn new systems quickly.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Bonus Points if You Have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification in accounting or auditing
• Big 4 experience
• Experience in the automotive or automotive supplier industry
• Strong project management skills
• Experience working in a multinational organization utilizing a Financial Shared Services model
• External audit, ESG reporting experience

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to work from the office

What We Offer

• 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 products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
• 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.

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