Cost Accountant

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NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness)

Join us to be a part of a team that is essential to the comfort and quality of millions of vehicles on the road.

Job Summary:

Cost Accountant (CMA)

Key Responsibilities:

• Cost Analysis & Control: Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs. Identify and report on variances, their causes, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Product Costing: Calculate and establish standard costs for raw materials, finished goods, and overheads in a complex manufacturing environment. Maintain and update cost standards in the ERP system (e.g., SAP, Tally,).
• Inventory Management: Perform month-end closing activities related to inventory, including valuation, reconciliation, and reporting. Oversee physical inventory counts and cycle counts, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Margin Analysis: Conduct profitability analysis for different product lines, customers, and projects to support strategic pricing and business decisions.
• Management Reporting: Prepare key internal reports for management, including cost of goods sold (COGS), gross margin analysis, and manufacturing efficiency reports.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts for manufacturing overheads and production costs.
• Process Improvement: Continuously identify and implement process improvements within the cost accounting function to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and control.
• Audit Support: Provide necessary documentation and analysis for internal and statutory audits.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Mandatory: Qualified CMA (Certified Management Accountant).
• Experience: 1 to 2 years of proven experience in cost accounting, preferably within a discrete or process manufacturing industry (Automotive, Engineering, FMCG, etc.).
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of costing techniques (Standard Costing, Batch Costing), accounting principles (Ind AS), and inventory valuation methods.
• ERP Proficiency: Hands-on experience with any major ERP system for cost module transactions and reporting. Experience with SAP will be a significant advantage.
• Analytical Prowess: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Charts, etc.) is essential.

What We Offer

• A competitive compensation and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work in a stable, industry-leading organization with a strong legacy.
• A culture of empowerment and continuous learning.
• High visibility of your work and its direct impact on strategic business decisions.
• A challenging role at the core of our manufacturing and financial operations.

How to Apply

If you are a proactive CMA professional passionate about driving cost excellence in manufacturing, we would love to hear from you.

rishi.vashistha@unitexindia.com