Cost Accountant

Year    TN, IN, India

Job Description

Key Responsibilities1. Costing & Analysis



Maintain

accurate product costing

for raw materials, WIP, finished goods Develop and update

standard cost sheets

for each product line and machine output. Monitor

variance analysis

(actual vs. standard cost, material usage, labor, overhead). Identify

cost-saving opportunities

and present recommendations.

2. Budgeting & Control



Assist in

annual and quarterly budget preparation

. Track and control

departmental expenses

vs. budget. Prepare

cost reports by cost center

(factory, machinery, departments). Conduct

marginal costing / break-even analysis

for new projects.

3. MIS & Reporting



Prepare

daily / weekly / monthly MIS reports

for management. Track

unit economics

Provide input for

pricing decisions

and export quotations. Present dashboards for

cost trends, profit margins, and contribution analysis

.

4. Compliance & Audit



Ensure compliance with

Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)

and statutory requirements. Coordinate with auditors for

cost audit and statutory audit

. Maintain accurate

inventory valuation

as per accounting standards.

5. Systems & Process Improvement



Support migration/integration with

Tally,

other ERP systems. Develop

cost tracking processes

for real-time reporting. Contribute to

process efficiency initiatives (5S, Kaizen, Industry 4.0)

.

Key Skills Required



Strong knowledge of

costing methods (standard, marginal, absorption, activity-based)

. Proficiency in

Tally, Excel/Google Sheets, and MIS dashboards

. Analytical mindset with ability to turn data into insights. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work with production, accounts, and management teams. Knowledge of statutory requirements for

cost audit, GST, inventory valuation

.

Qualifications



Educational

: ICWA / CMA (Cost & Management Accountant) preferred.

Experience

: 3-5 years in costing, preferably in

manufacturing (FMCG, construction materials, or engineering)

.

Software

: Tally ERP, Excel/Sheets, exposure to MIS/ERP systems.

KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)



Accuracy of product costing & cost sheets. Timely preparation of MIS & cost reports. Variance analysis & actionable insights submitted. Contribution to cost reduction initiatives. Compliance with statutory cost audit requirements.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4248886
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    TN, IN, India
  • Education
    Not mentioned
  • Experience
    Year