CA Industrial Trainee

HARMAN India; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Professional development

Hybrid work environment

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition program

Job summary

HARMAN India invites CA finalists to join the Finance – Record to Report (R2R) team in Bangalore for hands-on exposure to global accounting operations, month-end close, and compliance processes across international business operations.

This internship offers foundational experience in corporate finance, accounting operations, and stakeholder management with guidance from senior teams and a path to professional development within Harman.

Qualifications

• CA finalists who want to pursue 1 year Industrial training
• Strong accounting knowledge and understanding of US GAAP and IFRS
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Work with global teams across Harman businesses
• Perform daily tasks with guidance from manager or senior team members
• Collaborate with general ledger accounting team and line manager
• Provide back-up for one selected team member

Skills

CA Finalist

Accounting knowledge

US GAAP & IFRS

MS Excel

Education

CA Student/Finalist

Tools

SAP

Job description

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
• 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.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next‑Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought‑after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever‑evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award‑winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job‑related performance.(www.harman.com)