Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle
We're a global, multi-disciplinary team that's putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.
- Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
- Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
- Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience
About The Role
This role is responsible for independently handling accounting activities without supervision, including daily, weekly, and monthly journal entries, month-end closing, reporting, and account reconciliations, as well as supporting compliance and audit activities.
What You Will Do
- Work with global teams across geographies and all HARMAN businesses
- Perform daily tasks independently and in accordance with written instructions
- Collaborate across the entire general accounting and reporting function and with the line manager
- Provide backup support for selected team members as assigned by the line manager
- Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close, including accruals, provisions, reclasses, and other standard and ad hoc activities
- Reconcile key GL and balance sheet accounts, perform aging analysis, and ensure timely closure of open items
- Maintain and monitor GL accounts, cost centers, WBS elements, and AUC capitalization in SAP
- Calculate rebates, commissions, royalties, and collaborate with AR on credit invoice processing
- Track open reconciliation items with clear action plans and coordinate with stakeholders for resolution
- Ensure compliance through control documentation reviews and support internal and external audits
What You Need To Be Successful
- 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in General Ledger Accounting
- Strong accounting knowledge with a good understanding of US GAAP and IFRS
- Ability to communicate clearly in English, both written and verbal
- Enthusiastic self-starter and quick learner with excellent communication skills
- Excellent MS Office Suite skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Strong interpersonal skills for working with stakeholders and colleagues
Bonus Points if You Have
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Economics
- Master's degree or higher accounting qualification, which would be a distinct advantage
- Good knowledge and experience working with SAP
- Prior experience working in the shared services / BPO industry
What Makes You Eligible
- Willingness to work in EU, US, and APAC time zones and deliver within stringent timelines
- Willingness to travel internationally on an occasional basis, if required
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 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
