Specialist - Technical Accounting & External Reporting

Harman International; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on products

Flexible work environment

Extensive training opportunities

Wellness benefits

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Harman International in Bengaluru is looking for a Specialist - Technical Accounting & External Reporting. In this role, you'll support the preparation, review, and audit of financial statements while ensuring compliance with IFRS.

You'll analyze complex accounting issues and partner with various internal teams to deliver accurate financial documentation. This role demands strong analytical skills and familiarity with ERP systems. Harman fosters a diverse and rewarding work environment with ample training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, audit, or advisory roles.
• Deep understanding of accounting and international standards.
• Proven experience analyzing and applying IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex accounting issues and provide technical guidance.
• Assist in accounting support for M&A and restructuring.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements.

Skills

Technical accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

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

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.

What You Will Do

• 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.
• Experience in the automotive or automotive supplier industry.
• 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.

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 products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more).
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
• Competitive wellness benefits.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

EEO Statement

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 )

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Requests will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with applicable law.