Cost Manager

Location:

About S D Retail Limited:

S D Retail Limited (listed on NSE under the ticker SDREAMS)

🧩 Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially astute Cost Accountant

🎯 Key Responsibilities

📊 Costing & Analysis

• Develop and maintain standard cost systems for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Prepare and update product cost sheets, including fabric, trims, labor, overheads, and logistics.
• Analyze cost variances and recommend corrective actions to improve cost efficiency.
• Support pricing decisions with accurate cost simulations and margin analysis.

📦 Inventory & Production Accounting

• Monitor inventory movements and reconcile physical vs. book stock.
• Conduct periodic stock audits and support inventory valuation for monthly and annual closing.

📈 Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and rolling forecasts with cost benchmarks.
• Provide cost insights for new product development and sourcing strategies.

📑 Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, cost accounting standards, and statutory requirements.
• Prepare cost-related MIS reports and dashboards for management review.

🔍 Vendor Management & Compliance

• Lead cost negotiations with fabric, trims, and service vendors to optimize procurement costs.
• Prioritize engagement with

  Non-MSME vendors

  to align with company procurement strategy.
• Assist

  MSME vendors

  in transitioning to

  Non-MSME status

  , including documentation and registration support.
• Ensure vendor compliance with applicable tax, regulatory, and payment norms.

🔧 Process Improvement

• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across procurement, production, and logistics.
• Recommend process enhancements to improve cost visibility, control, and reporting accuracy.

Education:

• CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification.

Experience:

• 5–7 years of relevant experience in cost accounting, preferably in garment/textile manufacturing or trading.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage vendor relationships effectively.

Salary Range: 7 LPA to 8 LPA

careers@sweetdreamsindia.com