CA Industrial Trainee
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
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