Cost Accountant

You will be working as a Cost Accountant in the Finance & Accounts department at our manufacturing facility in Wada (Palghar), Maharashtra. Your role will involve leading cost control, analysis, and reporting activities to ensure accurate product costing, margin analysis, inventory valuation, and operational cost optimization across the plant. Your responsibilities will include preparing and analyzing standard and actual product costs, conducting variance analysis, monitoring cost of goods sold, maintaining accurate inventory valuation, assisting in budgeting and forecasting, managing ERP systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and recommending cost-saving opportunities. To qualify for this role, you should have a CMA/CA Inter/MBA Finance/M.Com/B.Com degree with 5-10 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in the FMCG, food, or snack manufacturing industry. You must have expertise in ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or similar, strong knowledge of costing principles, inventory accounting, and variance analysis, proficiency in MS Excel and ERP reporting, and possess soft skills such as analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, permanent role that offers commuter assistance, provisions for food, paid sick time, paid time off, and Provident Fund benefits. You will have the opportunity to work in a high-impact role within a fast-growing FMCG brand, gaining exposure to plant-level financials, costing strategy, and business optimization. If you are looking for a challenging opportunity to drive cost efficiency and make a significant impact, this role could be the perfect fit for you. Please note that the work location for this role is in person at our manufacturing facility in Wada (Palghar), Maharashtra.,