Specialist - Technical Accounting & External Reporting

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

• 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.

• 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.

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