Assistant Manager- Cost Accounting

Job Summary: We are hiring a Cost Accountant to join our accounting department. You ll be responsible for performing cost analyses and preparing budget reports. You should possess excellent analytical skills along with the ability to combine different data and calculate profit margins. Ideal candidate should be able to create detailed reports that present cost-effective solutions for the company. You should also build updated databases and manage cost information to maximize profitability for the company.

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer.

Education Qualification: ICWA/CMA.

Experience: 06 to 10 years.

Budget: As per market standard.

Key Responsibility:

• Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization.
• Analyze and recommend costs and cost savings.
• Prepare and complete internal cost audits.
• Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements.
• Analyze the data collected and log a detailed record of the results.
• Analyze any changes in goods or services provided in order to determine what effect it has on the cost.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Make estimates of new and proposed product costs.
• Provide management with reports that specify and compare factors that affect prices and profitability of products or services.
• Assist in audits and general ledger preparation.
• Conduct physical inventories and monitor the cycle count program.

Skills Required:

• Sound understanding of accounting principles.
• Solid cost systems background.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent report-writing, communication, and IT skills.
• Good exposure to accounting software & ERP.
• Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information.