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 Manager - Technical Accounting & Assurance, you will be responsible for interpreting and applying complex accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, K-IFRS) across the organization. You will serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on accounting policy, support statutory and management reporting, and partner with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives (e.g., M&A). You will also support audits across the organization.
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.
- Provide accounting support for M&A, divestitures, joint ventures, and restructurings
- Evaluate the accounting treatment of business combinations, goodwill, and intangible assets
- Own and maintain accounting position papers and judgment memos for material and complex matters
- Draft and maintain accounting policy documentation
- Draft review guidance for financial statement line items
- Train finance teams on policy updates and technical topics
- Support quarterly and annual financial reporting processes, including disclosures
- Act as a key liaison with external auditors, ensuring audit readiness, timely issue resolution, and minimal audit adjustments
What You Need To Be Successful
- 6+ years of relevant experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, audit, or accounting advisory roles
- Deep understanding of accounting and international standards, with experience in M&A
- Proven experience in analyzing and applying IFRS to real-world business scenarios
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with keen attention to detail
- Demonstrated experience in accounting transformations and regulatory projects
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday)
- 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.
