Manager- Record to Report (R2R)

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 youll discover that at HARMAN you can grow make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

About the Role

This is a managerial position within General Ledger Accounting. The role requires demonstrated ability to lead and develop a highperforming team along with proven capabilities in setting up multicountry finance operations. Responsibilities include managing endtoend accounting processes such as monthend close account reconciliations and financial reporting.

What You Will Do

• Work with global teams across geographies and across all Harman businesses
• Perform daily tasks independently while providing oversight and guidance to direct reports
• Collaborate crossfunctionally within and outside GSSC
• Provide backup support for team members and the line manager

MonthEnd Closing

• Manage the monthend closing process under IFRS SEGAM principles and applicable local GAAPs for inscope entities within Harmans global organization
• Review journal entries prepared by team members
• Review key reconciliations prepared by the team to ensure no unusual balances remain in the balance sheet
• Review financials for completeness and accuracy during monthend close
• Review and approve GL maintenance requests received from FP&A or the business
• Respond to adhoc queries related to general ledger closing and accounting activities
• Manage financial reporting in Harmans consolidation system

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• Review balance sheet GL accounts prepared by team members
• Ensure aging is within agreed thresholds
• Ensure timely clearance of open items within agreed timeframes
• Escalate to relevant action owners to resolve open items in a timely manner

Compliance

• Review and periodically update control documentation and the Risk Control Matrix
• Oversee compliance across all activities and ensure zero deficiencies
• Oversee audit support and preparation of auditrelated analyses

Others

• Collaborate in defining global standards for closing and reporting activities and ensure execution in accordance with those standards
• Prepare and present KPI dashboards
• Research and address complex accounting issues to ensure compliance
• Support assigned projects and initiatives
• Support internal external and statutory audits by providing required documentation and explanations
• Support adhoc process requirements from customers
• Prepare and maintain process documentation on a periodic basis
• Drive continuous process improvements
• Manage local and global stakeholders including external professionals
• Conduct performance appraisals for direct reports and provide feedback and development plans

What You Need to Be Successful

• 10 years of work experience in General Ledger Accounting in India
• 5 years of people management experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Demonstrated inclusive leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate teams with diverse backgrounds
• Proven experience driving operational excellence process improvement and automation initiatives
• Strong accounting knowledge with good understanding of US GAAP and IFRS
• Enthusiastic selfstarter and quick learner with excellent communication skills
• Willingness to work across EU and US time zones and deliver within tight timelines
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel PowerPoint Word)
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and colleagues

Bonus Points if You Have

• Bachelors degree in Accounting: CA qualification required or Masters degree or higher accounting qualification
• Strong knowledge and handson experience with SAP
• Prior experience in shared services or BPO environments
• Ability to work independently and perform under pressure
• Strong attention to detail with analytical multitasking and problemsolving skills
• Ability to work across functional boundaries to deliver successful outcomes

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel internationally on an occasional basis if required
• Willingness to work from an office when needed; this role is eligible for fulltime remote work with occasional visits to the Shared Services office (including shortnotice requirements)

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 HARMAN and Samsung products (JBL HARMAN Kardon AKG etc.)
• 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

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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 torace 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.