Analyst, Controlling (Finance Business Partner)

Harman International Romania SRL; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Employee discounts

HARMAN University

Wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Be Brilliant program

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Harman invites applications for a Controlling Business Partner to support monthly closing, perform GL reconciliations, and act as auditor for local processes. The role includes coordinating audits, validating supports, and ensuring controls align with global requirements.

Hybrid work with travel as needed, based in Mexico City. The candidate should be an accountant with at least 3+ years of accounting experience, advanced English and Excel, and familiarity with SAP 4Hana.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree and relevant experience in monthly closing and audit processes.
• Strong English communication and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with SAP 4Hana and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly preclosing and closing processes, including GL revisions and journal entry postings.
• Review and load GL reconciliations and ensure proper approvals and timely JE postings.
• Coordinate external and internal audits and validate supporting documents before release to auditors.
• Act as local auditor for invoices, pricing, PO/RO/quotes, and Ariba controls.
• Support creation of new PO requests in Ariba and maintain vendor data and due diligence.
• Contribute to updating accounting processes and controls per global requirements.

Skills

English proficiency

Excel

Information management

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

SAP 4Hana

Job description

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 Lifestyle

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role

The Controlling Business Partner position is responsible for support the area along the monthly closing performing some of the GL´s reconciliations.

This position is in charge of validate and load to BL tool the supports of closing reconciliation for all Controlling team, acting like an auditor for local purposes, assuring that the balances are accuracy, the proper approvals were included and JE were completed timely.

This position will be responsible to update accounting process and controls according to Global requirements.

Will act as a support in the coordination of the local, internal and external audits.

What You Will Do

• Support the monthly preclosing and closing processes including but not limited to GL´s revisions, GL´s reconciliation and JE´s posting.
• Review and Load GL´s reconciliations.
• Support the coordination of the External and Internal Audit processes including the communication with other areas of information to provide, and validating the supports received before are releasing to the auditors.
• Must act like a local auditor controlling realizing monthly review of: 1) Invoices (SO, Prices, PL´s conditions, Delivery, Accounting). 2) Ariba (Invoice, PO´s, RO´s, quotes, approvals).
• Support of Ariba new PO´s creation.
• Review and maintain updated the vendors files and complete yearly due diligence.
• Support the valuation of new vendors.
• Update controlling processes and controls based on Global requirements.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Accountant or related degrees with experience (monthly closing process, audit and analysis).
• 3 or more years of proved experience in accounting area.
• English - Advance
• Excel - Advance
• Manage of information
• SAP 4Hana knowledge
• Oriented to results
• Ownership
• Self-administration

Bonus Points if You Have

• Accounting experience
• Audit experience

What Makes You Eligible

• You are willing to travel, if necessary.
• Be willing to work in an office in Mexico City in a hybrid scheme (3 days at office). Due to the nature of global infrastructure, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

• A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week
• 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

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.

HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training, and competitive compensation. ( www.harman.com )

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.