Inventory & Cost Accountant (1-4 years of experience)

dupont; India; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive pay and benefits package

Job summary

DuPont Finance Specialist - Inventory Accounting role in India, focusing on accurate recording of receipts, disbursements, and monthly close related to inventory and cost accounting.

The position requires semi-qualified to qualified cost accountants with 1–4 years’ experience, preferably with SAP MM exposure. It offers a hybrid work environment and scope to collaborate across multiple countries and time zones.

Qualifications

• Semi-qualified or qualified cost accountants with 1–4 years in cost accounting.
• Experience in manufacturing and inventory accounting preferred.
• Exposure to SAP MM ERP environment.
• Strong analytical and process-control mindset.
• Ability to work across time zones in APAC/EMEA/US shifts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely month-end close and inventory/cost accounting activities.
• Maintain accurate ledgers and transfer profit reconciliations.
• Support regional analysts and managers with queries.
• Prepare metrics, dashboards, and KPIs for management reporting.
• Drive process improvements and keep SOPs updated.
• Support internal/external audits and SOX controls.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Cost Accountant qualification

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

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ROLE DEFINITION:

Finance Specialist - Inventory Accounting ensures accurate accounting records for receipts, disbursements, and other accounting transactions. Performs a variety of clerical and entry-level bookkeeping and accounting tasks, applying accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of accounting and other records.

RESPONSIBILITIES DESCRIPTION:

• Ensure timely & qualitative performance of month-end and during the month activities related to Inventory & Cost Accounting and Reporting -Plant Closing, Inventory Valuation, Pre & Post Close Analysis, Inventory General Ledgers & Transfer Profit Reconciliations, ad-hoc business queries etc,
• Should work towards becoming a Subject Matter Expert and provide necessary support to the team.
• Provide required support to Regional Business Analysts / Finance Managers / Controllers as and when required.
• Provide support in timely preparation of Metrics, Dashboards, KPIs for reporting to Management.
• Drive Process improvements and keeping SOP documentation up to date.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable Internal Controls (SOX & Non-SOX) and provide necessary support for smooth completion of Internal & External Audits.
• Provide best-of-the-best service to client and ensure Customer delight.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

Semi / Qualified Cost Accountants with 1 to 4 years of relevant experience in Cost Accounting area along with exposure to SAP MM.

Experience in the following areas would be preferred:

• Manufacturing Accounting
• Inventory Accounting
• Product Costing & Pricing

Exposure to ERP environment for a period of 1 year preferred.

Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs and requirements.

Must be able to work well under pressure and have a strong understanding of business process and systems.

Well organized & time management skills.

Ability to coordinate with multiple teams spread over different countries, centers and time zones.

Must possess strong & effective written and verbal communication & presentation skills.

Ability to succeed in a team environment.

General Shift: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (or) 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

• Should be comfortable to work in APAC (5 AM to 2 PM) or EMEA Shift (11.30 AM to 8.30 PM) or US Shift (5.30 PM to 2.30 AM) during month end closing for 3 to 5 days.
• Should be comfortable to work in Hybrid work environment (3 days from office, 2 days remote).

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