We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a key part in analyzing manufacturing/operational costs, evaluating inventory, and maintaining cost accounting systems. Your insights will directly influence pricing strategies, budget controls, and profitability across our operations.

Key ResponsibilitiesCost & Margin Analysis

- Analyze manufacturing, labor, overhead, and raw material costs to determine standard cost standards and variances.
- Perform variance analysis between standard costs and actual costs; report findings and recommended corrective actions to management.
- Conduct margin and profitability analysis by product line, department, or project.

Inventory & Asset Management
- Oversee inventory valuations, reconciliations, and cycle count auditing.
- Monitor lower-of-cost-or-net-realizable-value (LCNRV) adjustments and identify obsolete or slow-moving inventory.
- Partner with supply chain and operations teams to verify physical inventory counts and resolve discrepancies.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting
- Assist in the preparation of annual operating budgets, cost forecasts, and financial models.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost accounting reports for management.
- Ensure accurate allocation of overhead costs in accordance with GAAP/IFRS standards.

Process Improvement & Systems




- Evaluate existing internal controls and cost accounting procedures to identify areas for efficiency and cost reduction.
- Support ERP system implementations, upgrades, or module optimizations related to cost tracking and inventory management.

Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience: [2–5+] years of accounting experience, specifically focused on cost accounting or inventory accounting within [manufacturing / distribution / construction / relevant industry].
- Certifications: Certified Management Accountant (CMA), CPA or ICWA
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, index/match, pivot tables, financial modeling).
- Core Competencies:
- Solid analytical and problem-solving mindset.
- Excellent communication skills to bridge financial data with non-financial department heads.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in standard costing and activity-based costing (ABC) methodologies.
- Background working in a high-volume manufacturing or multi-site distribution environment.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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