About Us:

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

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Position Description: Role Summary Own and drive the integrity of General Ledger, financial closing, and audit readiness across entities. This role anchors the month-end close, balance sheet hygiene, intercompany discipline, and audit coordination, while ensuring system robustness (Tally/Zoho + OneStream) and robust financial controls.

Role: Individual Contributor Key Responsibilities 1.

General

Ledger &

• Close Management • Manage month-end and year-end close cycles with strict adherence to timelines • Prepare and review trial balance and financial schedules • Post and review journal entries (accruals, adjustments, reversals) • Drive GL revaluation and FX adjustments (realized & unrealized) • Maintain closing checklist governance and coordination across teams 2. Accruals, Provisions &

- Core Accounting • Execute expense accruals, prepaid amortization, and payroll accounting entries • Perform interest accrual calculations • Ensure completeness and accuracy of period-end provisions • Validate supporting documentation for all adjustments 3.

Fixed Assets

Management • Maintain Fixed Asset Register (FAR) with full lifecycle tracking:



o Capitalization / additions o Disposal / deletion o Impairment adjustments • Run depreciation cycles and validation checks • Drive asset tagging and tracking discipline • Conduct and reconcile physical verification of assets 4. Reconciliation &
- Balance Sheet Control • Perform balance sheet account reconciliations (BSR) with ageing & action tracking • Handle bank reconciliations across all accounts • Monitor and clear suspense / interim accounts • Drive intercompany reconciliations and confirmations • Ensure zero-surprise philosophy—no unexplained balances 5. Intercompany &
- FX Management • Manage intercompany statement reconciliation and variance resolution • Track and validate realized FX gain/loss • Execute unrealized FX revaluation entries • Follow up on intercompany collections and settlements 6. Systems &
- Financial Data Governance • Own ERP configuration and master data integrity: o Chart of Accounts (COA) o Dimensions o Exchange rates o Tax configurations • Conduct ERP access control reviews and enforce segregation of duties • Ensure audit-ready system trails and controls 7. OneStream Reporting &
- Consolidation • Manage trial balance mapping into OneStream • Post month-end adjustments within OneStream • Handle intercompany variance monitoring and reconciliation • Support budgeting and forecasting cycles • Execute US GAAP ASC 842 lease accounting entries 8. Audit &
- Compliance • Lead statutory audit coordination and schedules preparation • Support year-end balance confirmations (intercompany & external)



• Maintain audit documentation and ensure zero rework cycles • Perform accounting policy review and implementation 9. Compliance &
- Statutory Support • Maintain PF, ESI, and Professional Tax records & challans • Ensure compliance documentation is complete and audit-ready • Support regulatory reporting requirements where applicable 10. MIS, Reporting &
- Productivity • Prepare monthly MIS and management reporting packs • Track team productivity and close cycle efficiency metrics • Identify automation opportunities in reconciliations and reporting Qualifications • B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) • CA / CMA (Inter) preferred Experience • 8–10 years in GL, R2R, or Financial Accounting • Strong exposure to month-end close, audit handling, and reconciliations • Experience with ERP systems (Tally / Zoho) + OneStream (preferred) Key Skills • Relentless focus on accuracy and reconciliation discipline • Strong understanding of accounting standards and financial controls • Ability to manage high-volume data and complex intercompany structures • Structured thinker—can connect numbers to business reality • Deadline-driven with zero tolerance for sloppy books

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

Company:

BW Corporate GCC

📌 Lead - GL & Audit (Chennai)
🏢 Barry-Wehmiller
📍 Chennai