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

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
• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global environment
• 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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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.