Specialist - Technical Accounting & External Reporting
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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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
Additional Information
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
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