Gwambo Studios Pvt. Ltd., based in Kolkata, is de Gournay’s Indian production center, specializing in the manufacture of exquisite hand-painted and hand-embroidered wallcoverings. The studio produces bespoke wallcoverings and allied products based on de Gournay’s extensive collection of standard designs as well as concepts and inspirations provided by clients. Each product passes through multiple intricate stages of production, combining artistic craftsmanship, technical expertise and specialized materials to transform design concepts into finished premium wallcoverings tailored to individual client requirements. Role Overview We are seeking a hands-on costing professional who is comfortable working on the factory floor, engaging directly with production teams to understand complex, time-intensive manufacturing processes and translate them into accurate and reliable cost predictions. Working closely with production, accounting and IT development teams, the individual will improve cost capturing mechanism, develop reliable automated costing tools and integrate predictive costing into our ordering software. The role will also, down the line, drive the standardisation and continuous improvement of costing methodologies across our international group, support ERP implementation/enhancement and offer the opportunity to grow into a global costing leadership position.

Location:
Kolkata, India (base location will be the factory: Block B, Regent SME Industrial Park, N.
H.-6. Village North Mouri, Andul, Howrah, West Bengal, 711302) Position: Manager
- Costing & Cost Control (proposed designation, subject to finalisation)

Salary:
As per industry standards (the joiner would be on the payroll of Gwambo Studios Pvt. Ltd.) Detailed

Job Description

Key responsibilities
would include:  Develop a thorough understanding of the company’s products, manufacturing techniques, production workflows and associated cost drivers.  Map end-to-end production processes and establish appropriate cost elements and cost centres to enable accurate product-level and process-level costing.  Develop,



implement and maintain standardized costing methodologies, master data, SOPs and internal controls covering material consumption, labour hours, process rates, production overheads and other costing assumptions to ensure consistency, accuracy and continuity of the costing processes.  Prepare, maintain and periodically review factory sales price lists for standard designs in line with approved costing principles and pricing guidelines.  Analyze and strengthen factory accounting and cost center structures to ensure costs are appropriately captured and classified, with accounting records reasonably reflecting actual production activities and resource utilization on the ground.  Prepare monthly costing MIS and management reports covering cost trends, standard-versus-actual variances, labour productivity, gross margin calculations and other key cost performance indicators.  Analyze estimated and standard costs against actual production costs to improve costing accuracy, identify reasoning for variances and drive cost optimization and process efficiency.  Manage and standardize the costing and quotation process for bespoke orders by ensuring adoption of the existing VEM methodology, while continuously improving and embedding it as a standard part of the costing workflow.  Provide key cost parameter inputs to production and design teams to optimize production techniques and designs in line with client budgets and vision.  Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of variable pay and incentive mechanisms for production teams.  Develop standardized costing processes and reporting frameworks across production units to facilitate cost benchmarking, performance comparisons and effective decision-making.



 Support the development and implementation of a standardized global costing automated system to enable consistent cost reporting, cross-unit comparability and informed management decision-making. Candidate’s Profile  Essential  Qualified Cost and Management Accountant.  5 years of post-qualification experience in a manufacturing industry. Experience in a design-based industry would be an added advantage.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial matters, insights and recommendations to senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.  Strong hands-on experience in:  Manufacturing and process costing  Standard costing and variance analysis  Cost estimation and quotation preparation  Labour costing and productivity analysis  Cost control and optimization  MIS and management reporting  Pricing and profitability analysis  Budgeting and forecasting  Maintaining costing master data and SOPs  Inventory accounting and valuation  Experience in managing and coordinating costing activities, including product costing, cost analysis and costcontrol processes.  Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, particularly Production, Procurement, Sales and Finance, on costing, pricing and process improvement initiatives.  Strong Excel and ERP skills.  Act as a problem-solver by identifying costing and operational inefficiencies, analyzing root causes and driving practical solutions to improve cost visibility, accuracy and control.  Demonstrate strong ownership and initiative in independently managing responsibilities, driving tasks to completion and delivering results with minimal supervision.  Preferred  Experience in a multinational / international reporting workplace.  Exposure to premium luxury goods industry.  Experience in first-hand interaction with Senior Management & Promoters.  Strong commercial orientation and ability to work closely with non-finance stakeholders. You

📌 CMA (COST AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT) (Kolkata)
🏢 Gwambo Studios
📍 Kolkata