Specialist, Controlling (Internal Control)

Description & Requirements
A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle
We're a global, multidisciplinary 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, 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 supporting the area during 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 for updating accounting processes 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 pre-closing and closing processes, including but not limited to GL revisions, GL reconciliations, and JE postings.
Review and Load GL ́s reconciliations.
Support the coordination of the External and Internal Audit processes, including the communication with other areas for information to provide, and validating the support received before are releasing it to the auditors.
Must act like a local auditor, controlling and performing a monthly review of: 1) Invoices (SO, Prices, PL ́s conditions, Delivery, Accounting). 2) Ariba (Invoices, POs, RO ́s, quotes, approvals).
Support the creation of new Ariba POs.
Review and maintain updated vendor 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 proven experience in the accounting area.
English - Advanced
Excel - Advanced
Management 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 in the 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
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About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology
Ever since the ****s, 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.
If you're ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!
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You Belong Here
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