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Key Responsibilities: Costing: Develop and manage cost accounting systems, including standard costing, absorption costing, and marginal costing models. Conduct detailed product-wise and process-wise costing and variance analysis. Prepare cost sheets for pricing strategies, tendering, budgeting, and profitability analysis. Identify cost optimization and efficiency improvement areas through data-backed insights. Perform periodic cost audits and provide recommendations to management. MIS Reporting: Design and automate dashboards and reports (monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc) for operational and financial performance. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sales, margins, operational efficiency, and cost centers. Assist in business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Provide timely and accurate financial data to support strategic decisions and board reporting. Due Diligence: Conduct financial, tax, operational, and legal due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, private equity investments, and strategic partnerships. Review historical financials, forecasts, revenue recognition policies, working capital positions, and contingent liabilities. Assess internal controls, compliance records, litigation history, and statutory liabilities. Coordinate with legal, tax, and business teams to validate disclosures, identify red flags, and suggest risk mitigation strategies. Draft due diligence reports with findings, red flags, and actionable recommendations for investors or acquirers. Skills & Competencies: In-depth knowledge of cost accounting standards, IND-AS, and financial reporting frameworks. Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tally) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau). Strong analytical and investigative mindset with high attention to detail. Excellent communication, report-writing, and presentation skills. Ability to work with cross-functional teams under tight timelines. Qualifications: CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent. 3–7 years of relevant experience in costing, MIS, and due diligence. Exposure to manufacturing, services, or investment advisory sectors is preferred. Experience in dealing with private equity, internal audit, or M&A advisory is an added advantage. Show more Show less
