Cost and Management Accountant (Permanent)

HITACHI VANTARA INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

VHAN Confiance Private Limited in Chennai is seeking an Accountant / Management Accountant to manage cost accounting, BOM costing, and inventory controls. You will analyze costs across manufacturing, procurement, and operations and support close processes and MIS reporting.

The role requires CMA qualification or CA Inter/equivalent, 3–7 years of experience, and strong Excel/ERP skills (Tally, SAP, Oracle, Zoho). This is an on-site, permanent position with ambitious cost-control initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting.
• CMA preferred; CA Inter or equivalent candidates may also be considered.
• 3-7 years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing, trading, or industrial products.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain cost sheets and BOM costing.
• Analyze manufacturing, procurement, and operational costs for cost savings.
• Monitor material, labor, and overhead costs; investigate variances.
• Perform inventory valuation and periodic reconciliation.
• Ensure accurate accounting of inventory, WIP, and finished goods.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual cost accounting close.
• Prepare cost reports, profitability analysis, and MIS.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory analysis

Financial analysis

ERP proficiency

Education

CMA (Cost & Management Accountant)

CA Inter or equivalent

Tools

Tally

SAP

Oracle

Zoho Books/Inventory

Job description

Employer

VHAN Confiance Private Limited

Location

Chennai

Role

Accountant / Management Accountant

Level

Staff

Certification

CMA: Preferred

Work Mode

Work from office

Hours

Full Time

Employment Type

Permanent

Organization Type

Corporate

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate product cost sheets and Bills of Materials (BOM) costing.
• Analyze manufacturing, procurement, and operational costs to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor material, labor, and overhead costs and investigate cost variances.
• Perform inventory valuation and reconciliation on a periodic basis.
• Ensure accurate accounting of inventory, WIP (Work-in-Progress), and finished goods.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities related to cost accounting.
• Prepare cost reports, profitability analysis, and management MIS reports.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Operations teams to validate material pricing and production costs.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and standard cost updates.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal financial controls.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required cost and inventory documentation.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance cost control and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting.CMA (Cost & Management Accountant) qualification preferred. CA Inter or equivalent candidates with relevant experience may also be considered.
• 3-7 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing, trading, or industrial products environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, standard costing, BOM costing, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (such as Tally, SAP, Oracle, or Zoho Books/Inventory).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently.