Accounting Specialist - EMEA

HARMAN International; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Employee discounts on HARMAN products

HARMAN University programs

Inclusive and diverse workplace

Job summary

HARMAN International is seeking an Accounting Specialist for the EMEA region. You will support the financial month-end close, reporting, and risk controls, coordinating with Shared Service Centers in Hungary and India to ensure accurate and compliant operations.

With a focus on process improvement, you will leverage tools like Excel, Power BI, and SAP S/4HANA to optimize finance processes while collaborating with diverse stakeholders across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years in international finance or controlling.
• Strong IFRS knowledge; European standards a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review month-end accruals (inventory, sales, royalties, freight, expenses).
• Review journals, reconciliations and intercompany transactions for accuracy.
• Investigate unusual movements and coordinate corrective actions with stakeholders.
• Support monthly/quarterly/annual reporting across multiple EMEA entities.
• Maintain control documentation and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

IFRS knowledge

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Power BI

Copilot

Excel

Job description

Do you want to work for some of the world’s leading audio brands? Become a part of the HARMAN team and get to work for JBL and Harman/Kardon.

By joining HARMAN, you'll dive headfirst into the exciting world of headphones, portable speakers, party boxes and other audio technologies, and contribute to the success of Harman Lifestyle EMEA business. The consumer audio industry is fast paced, fun and dynamic and we’re looking for someone who is proactive, loves to work with a lot of different stakeholders from all over Europe and has creative ideas.

Accounting Specialist – EMEA

A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle:

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Harman Kardon, 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.

What You’ll Be Part Of

If you're passionate about accounting, financial reporting, and continuous improvement, and thrive in a collaborative international environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As an Accounting Specialist, you'll play an important role in supporting the financial month-end close, reporting, and risk control activities across the EMEA region. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance & Controlling, you'll work closely with the Business Analysis Team and our Shared Service Centers in Hungary and India to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely financial operations while helping optimize finance processes and controls.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Prepare and review month-end accruals covering inventory, sales, marketing, royalties, freight, and other operating expenses.
• Review manual journal entries, account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Investigate significant or unusual balance-sheet and profit-and-loss movements and coordinate corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting activities for multiple legal entities across the EMEA region.
• Maintain and update control documentation within your area of responsibility, as well as support compliance with internal policies, procedures, and accounting standards.

Statutory, Tax and Audit Support

• Support statutory financial statement preparation and local reporting requirements in cooperation with external advisors and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with the review of VAT, corporate income tax, and other statutory-reporting information prepared by internal teams or external service providers.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal, external, and statutory audits, and follow up on audit requests and findings.
• Help ensure alignment between IFRS reporting, statutory accounts, and underlying general-ledger balances.

Systems, Transformation & Process Ownership

• Support finance-system and process-transformation initiatives, including SAP S/4HANA implementation, testing, data validation, and transition activities.
• Identify opportunities to standardize, simplify, and automate recurring accounting and reporting processes.
• Leverage data analytics, automation, and AI tools, including Excel, Power Query, Power BI, and Copilot, to improve the efficiency and quality of accounting and reporting processes.

What Makes You A Strong Fit

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in international finance or controlling environment.
• Strong accounting knowledge and IFRS accounting standards. Knowledge of other European accounting standard is a plus.
• Advanced Excel capability, including pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, and reconciliation of large datasets.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to explain accounting matters clearly to finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail, combined with the ability to understand the wider financial and operational impact of accounting data
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities independently.
• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, or RA.
• Experience with SAP, BPC, or other financial systems.
• Experience within the retail or consumer electronics industry.
• Knowledge of analytical tools such as Power BI, Qlik, or Power Query.
• Previous audit experience within a Big Four organization.
• Knowledge of an additional European language (Dutch, German, French, etc.)

What You Can Expect

• 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 HARMAN products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others)
• Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
• A unique opportunity to contribute to drive revenue growth and nurture strategic trust-based relationships.

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.

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams

Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: [e-mail].

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)