Cost Accountant / MIS & Costing Manager

Affordable Infrastructure And Housing Projects; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Affordable Infrastructure And Housing Projects in Gurugram is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant / Cost Control professional to monitor operational costs, site-level expenses, MIS reporting, and P&L management across multiple sites. The role requires coordination with site teams, data validation, and ensuring financial controls.

You will analyse cost trends, prepare monthly MIS reports, and support external audits with accurate records to drive cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years of experience in cost accounting, finance operations or cost control.
• B.Com and CA Inter or relevant professional finance qualifications preferred.
• Strong Excel and data handling skills; experience with P&L management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operating expenses and identify cost leakage.
• Track site-wise costs and keep expenses within budgets.
• Monitor electricity and utility expenses across sites.
• Analyse cost trends and provide inputs to management.
• Prepare monthly MIS reports covering costs, revenues and profitability.
• Assist in monthly P&L statements and analyse variances.
• Coordinate with site operations for data collection and validation.
• Coordinate with CA firms/external auditors for site audits and documentation.
• Ensure data accuracy and timely reporting to senior management.

Skills

Cost accounting

Cost control

P&L reporting

Excel / data handling

Coordination with site teams

Audits / CA firms

Education

B.Com

CA Inter / Relevant professional finance qualifications

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Cost Accountant / Cost Control professional who will be responsible for monitoring operational costs, site-level expenses, MIS reporting, P&L management and financial controls. The role requires close coordination with operational teams and sites to ensure effective cost management and accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Control & Monitoring

• Closely monitor operational expenses and identify areas of cost leakage or unnecessary expenditure.
• Track and control site-wise costs and ensure expenses remain within approved budgets.
• Monitor electricity and utility expenses across sites and identify variances.
• Analyse cost trends and provide actionable inputs to management.
• MIS & P&L Management Prepare and maintain monthly MIS reports covering operational costs, revenues and profitability.
• Assist in preparation, monitoring and management of monthly P&L statements.
• Analyse actual vs. budgeted expenses and highlight significant variances.
• Provide regular financial and operational reports to senior management.

Site & Operational Coordination

• Closely coordinate with various operational sites for cost monitoring and reporting.
• Supervise and review site-level financial/operational data.
• Ensure timely collection and validation of expense and operational information from sites.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with site teams regarding discrepancies and pending data.

Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate with CA firms / external auditors for site audits and financial reviews.
• Support internal and external audit requirements by providing accurate records and documentation.
• Verify expenses, supporting documents and financial entries to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Data Management & Reporting Maintain accurate financial and operational data.
• Perform regular data entry, reconciliation and verification.
• Ensure timely updating of financial records and MIS databases.
• Identify discrepancies in data and coordinate with concerned teams for resolution.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of cost accounting and cost control
• Good knowledge of P&L and financial reporting
• Experience in MIS preparation and analysis Experience in site-level cost/expense monitoring
• Good Excel and data-handling skills
• Ability to analyse financial data and identify variances
• Good coordination and follow-up skills
• Experience dealing with CA firms/auditors
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work closely with operational/site teams

Candidate Profile

• Candidate should have 5to 9 years of relevant experience in cost accounting, finance operations, cost control, MIS or a similar role.
• Candidates with B.Com and CA Inter / relevant professional finance qualifications and good practical exposure to P&L management, site audits, cost monitoring and operational finance would be preferred.