The Role
Perform end-to-end AP/AR and general ledger accounting, support month- and year-end closes, prepare financial reports and variance analysis, use SAP S/4HANA for transactions, ensure compliance (SOX, tax), assist audits, and drive process improvements.
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If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to work with a team of talented colleagues who enjoy both work and life, Westernacher is the perfect place.
We are looking for a Junior Accountant for our growing team in India.
Your Responsibilities:
Handle end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, including invoicing, payments, collections, and reconciliations.
Maintain accurate General Ledger records by posting journal entries and performing periodic reconciliations.
Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and adjustments.
Prepare financial reports, MIS, and variance analysis for management review.
Work on SAP S/4HANA for day-to-day accounting transactions and assist in issue resolution.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal control frameworks (SOX).
Assist in audits and continuous process improvements through proper documentation and cross-team collaboration.
Maintain accurate General Ledger records by posting journal entries and performing periodic reconciliations.
Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and adjustments.
Prepare financial reports, MIS, and variance analysis for management review.
Work on SAP S/4HANA for day-to-day accounting transactions and assist in issue resolution.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal control frameworks (SOX).
Assist in audits and continuous process improvements through proper documentation and cross-team collaboration.
Your Experience and Skills:
3–5 years of experience in end-to-end accounting.
Strong understanding of AP, AR, GL, and month-end close processes.
Hands-on experience with SAP ERP (S/4HANA preferred).
Proficiency in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, advanced formulas).
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance.
Good communication skills for cross-functional stakeholder coordination.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Experience in tax compliance (GST, VAT, withholding tax).
Exposure to global stakeholder management.
Strong understanding of AP, AR, GL, and month-end close processes.
Hands-on experience with SAP ERP (S/4HANA preferred).
Proficiency in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, advanced formulas).
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance.
Good communication skills for cross-functional stakeholder coordination.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Experience in tax compliance (GST, VAT, withholding tax).
Exposure to global stakeholder management.
Why Westernacher?
- Inspiring and exciting innovative working environment.
- Competitive remuneration package (salary, bonus, benefits).
- International company culture and minimal hierarchical structure.
- Chance to work on complex projects from different industries and add to your business process know-how.
- Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model.
This is WE:
Committed to innovation, since 1969 Westernacher Consulting operates worldwide, with more than 1000 consultants in Europe, Asia and the Americas. We provide global business and SAP consulting, serving medium to large sized enterprises striving for innovation, operational excellence and profitable, sustainable growth. Headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, Westernacher Consulting is the global leader in business process and technology innovation.
Living, working, and operating in partnership. We are inquisitive, creative thinkers with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. We question new ways of working, think differently and are willing to try out new approaches to create value and innovation for our customers. All of this makes us pioneers in our field and keeps us responsive, quality-focused and results-oriented.
Westernacher is a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Westernacher is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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Skills Required
- 3-5 years of end-to-end accounting experience
- Strong understanding of AP, AR, GL, and month-end close processes
- Hands-on experience with SAP ERP
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA
- Proficiency in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, advanced formulas)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Experience in tax compliance (GST, VAT, withholding tax)
- Good communication skills for cross-functional stakeholder coordination
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Exposure to global stakeholder management
- Knowledge of internal control frameworks and audit support (SOX compliance)
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 1969, Westernacher Consulting operates worldwide, with consultants in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Westernacher provides global business and SAP consulting, serving medium to large sized enterprises striving for innovation, operational excellence and profitable, sustainable growth. Westernacher has comprehensive industry expertise in manufacturing, logistics services, retail & consumer goods, life sciences and utilities. The company’s business expertise ranges from enterprise resource planning, sales, e-commerce, procurement, manufacturing, warehouse logistics and transportation, after sales service and spare parts management to business analytics, finance and HCM
