Cost Accountant

Casagrand; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Good salary

High incentives

Abroad trips

Job summary

Casagrand is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant in Chennai to oversee internal cost structures, inventory valuations, and manufacturing or operational expenses.

The role requires managing cost analysis, variance reporting, budgeting, and month-end close activities, with emphasis on cost reduction and data-driven decision support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• 25 years of experience in cost accounting or manufacturing/operational finance.
• Preferred CMA/CPA or CMA India/ICMAI credentials.

Responsibilities

• Cost analysis and tracking for raw materials, labor, overhead, and finished goods.
• Monthly variance reporting against budget/standards and discrepancy investigation.
• Oversee inventory valuation, stock reconciliations, and cycle counts.

Skills

GAAP proficiency

Advanced Excel

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Masters degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Tally

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Title - Cost Accountant

Alternative titles: Cost Analyst, Cost Controller, Budget Analyst

*Role Overview*

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to oversee our internal cost structures, inventory valuations, and manufacturing or operational expenses.

*Key Responsibilities*

• Cost Analysis & Tracking: Calculate and maintain standard and actual costs for raw materials, labor, manufacturing overhead, and finished goods.
• Variance Reporting: Perform monthly variance analysis (comparing actual costs to budgeted/standard costs) and investigate discrepancies.
• Inventory Management: Oversee periodic stock reconciliations, cycle counts, and inventory valuations in compliance with accounting standards.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in preparing annual budgets, financial forecasts, and profit-margin analyses.
• Month-End Close: Support the finance team during month-end and year-end closings, including P&L and balance sheet account analysis.
• Process Improvement: Identify operational inefficiencies, waste, or cost drivers and recommend actionable strategies for cost reduction.
• Pricing Support: Provide cost data and margin scenarios to support strategic product pricing decisions.

*Required Qualifications & Skills*

• Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field (Masters degree preferred).
• Experience: [e.g., 25] years of experience in cost accounting or manufacturing/operational finance.
• Certificates: Preferred credentials include Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or local equivalents like [CMA India / ICMAI].

*Technical Skills:*

• Strong proficiency in GAAP or local accounting standards.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP and accounting software (such as SAP, Oracle, Tally, or QuickBooks).

Very Vibrant And Stress Free Work Environment With @Free Lunch.

• Good Salary
• High Incentives
• Abroad Trip lot more benefits