Cost Accountant 12lpa, Faridabad, Manufacturing Only (India)

Cost AccountantLocation: Faridabad

CTC: Up to 12 LPA

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reporting To: Plant Finance Head / Finance Controller

Role Summary

We are looking for a Cost Accountant with robust manufacturing cost accounting and plant finance experience. The role will be responsible for product costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, cost control, budgeting and plant MIS. SAP/ERP exposure is preferred, as these are commonly integrated into manufacturing costing and inventory processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage product costing, standard costing and BOM costing.
• Analyse material, labour, overhead and production cost variances.
• Prepare actual vs. standard cost and profitability analysis.
• Handle inventory valuation, WIP, RM and FG accounting and reconciliation.
• Monitor raw material consumption, yield, scrap and manufacturing overheads.
• Prepare monthly Cost MIS, variance reports and management dashboards.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting and cost-control initiatives.
• Identify cost-saving prospects and drive cost optimisation with Production, Purchase and Stores.
• Monitor cost centres, overhead absorption and manufacturing expenses.
• Support month-end/year-end closing and provision activities.
• Coordinate with internal, statutory and cost auditors.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting, costing and statutory requirements.

Work on SAP/ERP and advanced MS Excel for costing and reporting. .