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

We are looking for highly motivated CA Industrial Trainees to join our Finance – Record to Report (R2R) team in Bangalore. This role offers hands-on exposure to global accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and compliance processes across international business operations. This opportunity is ideal for CA students pursuing mandatory industrial training and looking to build a strong foundation in corporate finance, accounting operations, and global stakeholder management.

What You Will Do

Work with global teams geographically and across all Harman businesses
Perform daily tasks in accordance with written instructions and based on guidance from the line manager or senior team members
Collaborate within the general ledger accounting team and the line manager
Provide back-up for one selected team member as appointed by the line manager

Month end closing:

Prepare and post journals entries for various standard and adhoc activities viz., Accruals, provisions, reserves, recharges, reclasses, etc.
Reconcile key GL accounts to ensure no unusual balances are left in Balance Sheet
Maintenance of GL accounts, cost centers, WBS elements, etc. in SAP (where required)
Reporting of Financials in Harman consolidation system.

Balance Sheet Reconciliations:

Reconcile various Balance Sheet GL accounts using standard templates and provide aging analysis where applicable.
List open items with appropriate action plan and target dates of closure
Follow up with relevant action owners to timely resolve open items.

Compliance:

Periodic review and update of Control documents
Adherence to compliance in all activities and ensure zero deficiencies.

What You Need To Be Successful

CA finalists who want to pursue 1 year Industrial training
Strong accounting knowledge, good understanding of US GAAP and IFRS
Strong interpersonal skills with stakeholders and other colleagues
Good understanding of Chart of accounts, cost objects
Strongly demonstrate ownership qualities in the function you lead
Strong communication and presentation skills
Excellent MS office suite skills (Excel, PPT, Word)

Bonus Points if You Have

CA Pursuing / Qualified CA
Attention to detail, analytical, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to effectively work across functional boundaries to bring tasks to successful conclusion
Coming in with a Transformation mindset and the ability to challenge status quo

What Makes You Eligible

Be willing to work in an office; this role is eligible to work remotely up to full-time with occasional trips into the other office location required (this could be on 24-hour notice)

What We Offer

Access to employee discounts on world class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG etc.)
Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University's business and leadership academies
HARMAN FlexConnect Program, offering a flexible hybrid work environment that fosters stronger collaboration, meaningful connections, and innovation through a minimum of three in-office days per week.
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
Tuition Reimbursement
Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we've been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today's most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world's ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

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

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams

Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an @harman.com, @careers.harman.com or harmanglobal.avature.net email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: [HIDDEN TEXT].

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)

CA Industrial Trainee

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