Specialist - Technical Accounting & External Reporting

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

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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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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.