Cost Accountant

As a Cost Accountant at WhiteCrow, you will play a crucial role in leading the plants cost accounting function and implementing robust cost control systems. Your responsibilities will include: - Leading the plants cost accounting function, designing and implementing robust cost control systems. - Developing and managing detailed product costing, activity-based costing models, and process-wise profitability analysis. - Providing deep insights on cost trends, production efficiency, and inventory usage to support strategic decision-making. - Analyzing standard vs actual costs, addressing variances through root cause investigation and corrective actions. - Conducting plant-wide cost audits and coordinating with production, procurement, and supply chain teams for financial alignment. - Driving initiatives in waste reduction, process improvement, and cost optimization at both micro and macro levels. - Overseeing inventory valuation, stock audits, and reconciliation of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. - Collaborating with the Finance Head and Plant Director for capital expenditure planning and cost-benefit analysis. - Ensuring compliance with Cost Accounting Standards, internal controls, and regulatory reporting requirements. - Preparing high-level MIS reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for senior management and board-level reviews. Qualifications required for this role: - CMA (Cost & Management Accountant) qualified; additional MBA in Finance or CA Inter is an advantage. - 8-10 years of progressive experience in cost accounting, with at least 3 years in a senior role in a manufacturing plant. - Proven track record in implementing cost optimization strategies and improving profitability. - Strong command of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel/Power BI for analytics. - In-depth understanding of cost structures, production processes, and inventory management in industrial environments. - Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.,