Cost Accountant - Manufacturing Industry

Job Description : Cost Accountant

Location: Kala Amb, Himachal Pradesh

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reports To: Head – Finance / CFO

Company: Ruchira Papers Limited

Salary:- 7-10 LPA

Role :The Cost Accountant would Be Responsible For Cost Control, Product Costing, Variance Analysis, & Preparation Of Cost Reports To Support Management Decisions. The Role Ensures Accuracy In Cost Records, Efficiency In Resource Utilization, & Compliance With Statutory Cost Requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare & Maintain Cost Records For Materials, Labor, & Overheads.
• Perform Product Costing & Process Costing For Various Grades Of Paper.
• Conduct Variance Analysis (Standard Vs. Actual Cost) & Report Major Deviations.
• Prepare Monthly Cost Sheets, Mis, & Profitability Reports By Product/Department.
• Coordinate With Production & Stores For Consumption & Yield Monitoring.
• Assist In Preparation & Filing Of Cost Audit Reports As Per Statutory Requirements.
• Reconcile Inventory Valuations Between Costing & Financial Accounts.
• Support Management In Budgeting, Forecasting, & Cost OptimizationInitiatives.
• Identify Areas For Cost Reduction & Efficiency Improvement.
• Ensure Data Accuracy in ERP Systems & Cost Modules.

Key Result Areas (KRA’s):KRA’sMeasurement Criteria / KPI

1. Cost Sheet Preparation & Accuracy Timely Submission & Zero Major Errors

2. Variance Analysis Completion Of Standard Vs. Actual Variance Report With Root Cause Analysis

3. Cost Audit & Compliance Timely Preparation & Support To Statutory Auditors

4. Inventory Valuation & Reconciliation Accuracy In Stock Valuation & Reconciliation With Accounts

5. Process Efficiency & Cost Reduction Identification Of Cost-Saving Opportunities With Quantified Impact

6. Mis Reporting Submission Of Accurate & Insightful Cost Mis To Management

7. Budgetary Control Support Active Role In Annual Budget Preparation & Cost Forecasting

8. ERP Data Accuracy No Discrepancies In Cost Master Data & Cost Centers

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: B.Com / M.Com With ICWA / CMA (Cost & Management Accountant)Qualification.
• Experience: 5–7 Years in Cost Accounting, Preferably in Paper, Manufacturing, or Process Industry.
• Software Proficiency: ERP (Sap/Tally/Oracle), Ms Excel (Advanced), & Costing Modules.

Key Skills:

• Strong Analytical & Numerical Skills.
• In-Depth Understanding Of Cost Systems & Cost Audit.
• Good Coordination With Production, Purchase, & Finance Teams.
• Excellent Communication & Reporting Ability.
• Attention To Detail & Process Discipline.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹700,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• Current CTC
• Expected CTC
• Notice period
• Total experience in Cost systems and cost audits
• Year of ICWA/CMA Qualification
• Total experience with ERP (Sap/Tally/Oracle), Ms Excel (Advanced), & Costing Modules:
• Total experience in cost accounting in Manufacturing/ paper / process industry:

Work Location: In person