Cost Accountant

Job Description

Job Responsibilities: Project costing and profitability Co ordinate with departments for project time sheets. Review and Analyse department time sheet data and allocation of cost to respective projects based on time sheets. Compilation of project cost details from accounting software, time sheets from various departments and Allocation of support costs, common overhead to various projects appropriately. Preparation of monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual project cost, project profitability including YTD details and present the same to management on periodic basis. Reconciliation of project cost, profitability vs Profit & loss account. Review of project cost centres creation and ensure correctness of data entry in respective cost centre. Budgeting and Forecasting Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts. Monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts, explaining variances and recommending corrective actions. Qualifications & Experience: Minimum 5-8 years of experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, or a similar role. Bachelor's/Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Cost Accounting, or a related field. ICWA / ICAI Required skills: Expertise in Project Profitability, MIS, Budgeting. Strong working knowledge of Advanced Excel. Proficiency in Tally, ERP, and other accounting software. Excellent communication and coordination skills. Experience in financial reporting and data analysis. Preferred Skills: Knowledge of cost accounting, project profitability and budgeting Ability to present financial reports effectively to management. Experience in handling internal and external audits. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.