Accounting Expert (IC & FA)

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 Lifestyle 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.

You will join our Shared Services Center based in Szekesfehervar, Hungary in the position of:

Accounting Expert (IC & FA)

About the Role

This role will support Intercompany and Fixed Asset transaction processing for Harman at Global Shared Service Lifestyle. Intercompany transaction processing includes cross charges across Harman through NTS, Material transaction processing through GTN and IC reconciliation through ICR tool.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of success with hands on experience in Fixed Assets.

This is a fixed-term position ending on December 31, 2027.

How You’ll Make An Impact:

Intercompany function:

- Oversee and guide the monthly IC charge process.
- Oversee the monthly ICR process and report the IC month-end balances into BPC.
- Continuous contact with IC partners
- Keep the closing deadlines.
- Provide Intercompany KPIs and metrics regularly
- Ensure external and internal audit requests are responded to in a timely manner
- Oversee automated IC processes, follow up and resolve any ad hoc issues.
- Present new ideas/suggestions to improve processes and contribute to winning strategies that drive benefits.
- Monitor the performance of subordinate staff, set targets and provide feedback.
- Provide training and support to direct reports as applicable.
- Act as expert in relevant projects and process developments
- Collaborate cross functionally with other departments (GL, AP, AR, Treasury, FA, T&E) with a deep knowledge of their processes.

Fixed Asset function:

- Directly lead Fixed Asset accounting activities for companies in scope in Harman’s global organization
- Coordinate and lead closing activities.
- Adhere to the closing deadlines.
- Enforce compliance to Harman Policy regulations as well as internal and external audit standards.
- Ensure external and internal audit requests are responded to in a timely manner
- Answer all ad-hoc questions around Fixed Asset accounting activities.
- Collaborate in the formation of global standards for Fixed Assets activities and ensure task execution according to those standards.
- Oversee adherence to internal controls.
- Support new projects and process improvements as an expert and validate test results.
- Provide Fixed Assets KPIs and metrics regularly.
- Identify process/system improvements and standardization opportunities.
- Collaborate cross-functionally within and outside GSSC.

What Makes You A Strong Fit:

- At least 4 years of accounting experience (in a hybrid of core accounting and shared services environment)
- Graduate in financial accounting/commerce/ Economics
- English and Hungarian language proficiency
- Strong accounting knowledge, good understanding on US GAAP and IFRS
- Strong interpersonal skills with stakeholders and other colleagues
- Attention to detail, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.

Bonus Points if You Have:

- Experience in SAP journal entry.
- Experience in Intercompany accounting and policies
- Prior experience of working in shared services / BPO industry
- Expert in MS office suite skills (Excel, PPT, Word)
- Deep functional understanding of related functional areas (AP, AR, Disbursement, Bank Accounting, General Accounting, Financial Reporting)
- People management experience

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 and Samsung products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others).
- Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs.
- Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being.
- Tuition reimbursement support.
- Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available.
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development.

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Pay Transparency
The above represents the annual gross base salary range for this role.
Variable compensation and allowances: Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may also be available, such as quarterly or annual bonus pay, commission payments, long term incentive compensation, or certain allowances. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.
How we set pay: The pay posted is a reasonable estimate of the wage range anticipated for this position. Pay is determined using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, skills, role scope/responsibilities, and location-based market factors (where applicable). In appropriate circumstances, based on objective, job-related factors, the final determination on pay may deviate from the posted range.
Pay history: Please do not include current or past pay information in your application. We do not request pay history as part of our recruitment process.
Benefits: HARMAN is interested in supporting the health and wellbeing of employees and offers a range of benefits. Offerings vary by country and employment arrangement and reflect a combination of statutory requirements and company-provided programs. These may include paid time off and holidays, sick and family leave, as well as health and wellbeing support and retirement or savings plans where applicable, along with other locally relevant benefits. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.

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