About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Cost Accountant with solid
experience in cost control, cost analysis, and audit handling within a
manufacturing environment. The candidate will play a vital role in managing and
optimizing cost structures, ensuring accuracy in cost reporting, and supporting
management in strategic financial planning.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare
and maintain cost records, analyze variances, and ensure accurate cost
allocation across manufacturing processes.

- Conduct
cost audits and coordinate with auditors to ensure compliance with
statutory requirements and internal policies.

- Analyze
material, labour, and overhead costs to identify areas for cost
optimization and efficiency improvement.

- Develop
and monitor standard costing systems and ensure periodic review of cost
estimates.

- Support
management in pricing decisions, budget preparation, and profitability
analysis.

- Prepare
cost -related MIS reports and present actionable insights to the finance
and operations teams.

- Monitor
inventory valuation, stock reconciliation, and ensure proper costing of
WIP and finished goods.

- Assist
in financial planning,



variance analysis, and cost forecasting for
different manufacturing units or business lines.

- Ensure
compliance with accounting standards, cost audit regulations, and company
policies.


Required Skills & Qualifications

- Bachelor’s
degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance.

- Qualified
Cost Accountant (ICWA/CMA) certification required.

- 5–7
years of experience in cost accounting within the manufacturing industry.

- Proven
experience handling cost audits independently.

- Strong
knowledge of cost control techniques, product costing, and variance
analysis.

- Proficiency
in ERP systems and MS Excel for cost reporting and data analysis.

- Strong
analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work
cross -functionally with production and finance teams.


Preferred Background

- Experience
in aerospace, engineering, or large -scale manufacturing setups.

- Exposure
to internal audit, process improvement, or financial planning activities.