Accounts And Finance Manager

About the Role

This is a Manager role in Record to Report (RTR). The position is responsible for managing the entire general accounting, reporting and financial closing function for Harman globally. This role will partner with Finance leaders and business partners to implement accounting, reporting and closing processes that meet Harmans current and future requirements. This position is accountable for reviewing and approving financial accounting statements and responsible for cost accounting, accounting operations and supporting and adequate internal control structure. Accurate and timely closing of month end.

What You Will Do

• Work with global teams geographically and across all Harman businesses
• Perform daily tasks independently and provide oversight and guidance to direct reports
• Collaborate cross-functionally within and outside finance organisation
• Provide back-up for direct reports and for the line manager
• Ensures accurate and timely transaction accounting practice
• Oversee general ledger accounting and reporting activities for companies in scope in Harmans global organization
• Provide management oversight for closing processes under IFRS, SEGAM principles and various local GAAPs as applicable
• Ensures finance support regarding the close practice to different stakeholders
• Primary point of contact for all external audit activities related to the financial statements under US and local GAAP
• Manages the support of financial analysis in the various functional areas (sales, purchasing, quality, manufacturing, business units, and G&A)
• Responsible to ensure COPA closing is performed on time. (where applicable)
• Act as a point of reference for executive leadership in questions around general ledger accounting, closing and reporting activities
• Formalize global standards for closing and reporting activities
• Establish and maintain an outstanding internal control environment
• Act as a key project stakeholder in SAP-FI projects

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with higher accounting knowledge
• CA / MBA from Tier 1 universities will be an added advantage
• 12+ years of professional experience
• 7+ years of people management experience
• 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

• IFRS certification / ACCA / CMA / CPA / CFA
• Working experience in SAP and/or a consolidation tool (One Stream) is a plus
• 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 travel internationally occasionally if required

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 Flex Connect 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