Associate - Audit and Cost

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Established in 1953, SBA is a multidisciplinary consulting firm offering audit, assurance, legal and business advisory services. As pioneers in international trade taxation, we have proudly represented both global clients and the Government of India in WTO trade remedy proceedings. Our values-driven, client-centric approach has earned us long-standing partnerships across the globe.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain Cost Accounting Systems

  – Establish and manage cost accounting frameworks (standard costing, activity-based costing) in line with international trade laws; monitor plant and departmental costs, and conduct detailed analysis.

• Cost Strategy & Optimization

  – Drive cost strategy initiatives including standard/ABC design, cost-to-serve assessments, footprint/utilization analysis, and cross-functional cost-saving programs.

• Variance Analysis

  – Analyze deviations between actual results and budgets; prepare variance reports and explain key differences.

• Cross-Department Collaboration

  – Partner with department heads to ensure accurate projections and cost allocations.

• Standard Costing & BOM Analysis

  – Maintain and review standard costing records, Bills of Materials (BOM), and overhead allocations in cost sheets.

• Product Costing & Profitability Analysis

  – Conduct product costing, margin analysis, and cost-benefit evaluations to support pricing and strategic decisions.

• Cost Control

  – Implement and monitor cost control measures across production units.

• Performance Dashboards

  – Prepare financial and operational dashboards for management.

• Strategic Planning Support

  – Provide detailed financial analysis to support strategic planning initiatives.

• Inventory Analysis

  – Perform detailed analysis of inventory, including costing, valuation, and reconciliation.

• Trend & Performance Reviews

  – Conduct trend analysis and periodic business performance reviews.

• Profitability Insights

  – Deliver insights to enhance profitability and reduce inefficiencies.

• Inventory Control

  – Monitor inventory costing and valuation processes.

• Slow-Moving & Obsolete Inventory

  – Identify and analyze slow-moving and obsolete inventory to minimize financial impact.

• Stock Audits

  – Assist in physical stock audits and ensure reconciliations are accurate.

• Regulatory Compliance

  – Work closely with trade law authorities to ensure compliance with international trade regulations.

What We’re Looking For

• Educational Qualification:

  CA / CMA / MBA (Finance)
• 2–5 years of experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting & financial analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Effective communication & collaboration skills.