Cost Accountant

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Cost Accountant with strong
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.