Position: Cost Auditor

Qualification: CMA (Cost & Management Accountant) – Qualified

Industry: Manufacturing

Experience:2-4- years

Location: Kochi

Job Summary

We are looking for a *CMA-qualified Cost Auditor* with strong experience in the *manufacturing industry* to manage cost accounting, cost audits, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and cost-control activities. The candidate should have good knowledge of manufacturing processes and the ability to analyse cost data and provide actionable management insights.

Key Responsibilities

* Conduct cost audits and ensure compliance with applicable cost accounting standards and regulations.

* Prepare and review cost sheets, cost statements, and product-wise costing.

* Analyse raw material, labour, overhead, production, and inventory costs**.

* Monitor and analyse material consumption, production costs, wastage, scrap, and process losses.

* Perform standard vs. actual cost and variance analysis.

* Support inventory valuation. and reconciliation of physical and book inventory.

* Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.

* Coordinate with Finance, Accounts, Production, Purchase, Stores, and Operations teams for accurate cost data.

* Review manufacturing expenses and allocation of direct and indirect costs.

* Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, MIS reports, and management dashboards.





* Ensure accurate costing for recent products and existing product lines.

* Verify cost records and supporting documents for audit requirements.

* Support statutory, internal, and external audits related to cost accounting.

* Maintain proper documentation and ensure timely submission of cost audit reports.

Required Skills

* CMA qualification is mandatory.

* 2-4 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing company

* Strong knowledge of cost accounting and cost audit.

* Experience in product costing and manufacturing cost analysis

* Good understanding of **BOM, production processes, inventory, wastage, scrap, and overhead allocation**.

* Strong numerical and analytical ability.

* Good communication and coordination skills.

* Ability to work independently and meet audit/reporting deadlines.

Preferred Candidate Profile

CMA Qualified + Manufacturing Experience + Cost Audit + Product Costing + Variance Analysis + Inventory/Production Costing

Key Performance Areas

* Accuracy of cost records and reports

* Timely completion of cost audits

* Cost variance identification and control

* Inventory and product costing accuracy

* Cost reduction opportunities identified

* Compliance with cost accounting requirements

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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