Accounting Specialist

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.

You will join the Finance Department in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in the position of:

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

Financial Close & Reporting

• 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.

Join HARMAN and discover a world of endless possibilities!

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