Cost Management Accountant - Manufacturing

Corenza; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing deep-tech firm in Hyderabad is looking for a skilled Cost Accountant. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance. Responsibilities include managing cost structures, conducting audits, and optimizing costs. The role requires analytical skills and proficiency in ERP and Excel. Join us to play a vital part in the financial planning and efficiency of our organization.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in cost accounting within the manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience handling cost audits independently.
• Strong knowledge of product costing and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain cost records and analyse variances.
• Conduct cost audits and coordinate with auditors for compliance.
• Analyse costs to identify areas for optimization.
• Develop and monitor standard costing systems.

Skills

Cost accounting experience

Cost control techniques

Analytical skills

Proficiency in ERP systems

Attention to detail

Ability to work cross-functionally

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

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About Company

Company is a fast-growing deep-tech company operating in a highly specialized engineering domain. Founded by experienced scientists and entrepreneurs, it is backed by leading global investors and has already achieved several industry-first milestones within a short span of time.

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Cost Accountant with strong experience in cost control, cost analysis, and audit handling within a manufacturing environment. The candidate will play a vital role in managing and optimizing cost structures, ensuring accuracy in cost reporting, and supporting management in strategic financial planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain cost records, analyse variances, and ensure accurate cost allocation across manufacturing processes.
• Conduct cost audits and coordinate with auditors to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal policies.
• Analyse material, labour, and overhead costs to identify areas for cost optimization and efficiency improvement.
• Develop and monitor standard costing systems and ensure periodic review of cost estimates.
• Support management in pricing decisions, budget preparation, and profitability analysis.
• Prepare cost-related MIS reports and present actionable insights to the finance and operations teams.
• Monitor inventory valuation, stock reconciliation, and ensure proper costing of WIP and finished goods.
• Assist in financial planning, variance analysis, and cost forecasting for different manufacturing units or business lines.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, cost audit regulations, and company policies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance.
• 5–7 years of experience in cost accounting within the manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience handling cost audits independently.
• Strong knowledge of cost control techniques, product costing, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Excel for cost reporting and data analysis.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work cross-functionally with production and finance teams.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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