Job Purpose
To oversee and manage all aspects of product costing, cost control, and preparation of Management Information System (MIS) reports for effective decision-making. The role requires a CA/CMA/CS with strong analytical and reporting skills to ensure accurate financial insights for management.
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Key Responsibilities
1. Costing & Budgeting
- Prepare and maintain standard cost sheets for all products and processes.
- Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs to determine product cost variance.
- Support in preparation of annual budgets and cost forecasts.
- Conduct cost audits and ensure alignment of actual costs with standard and budgeted costs.
- Evaluate cost-saving opportunities and suggest process improvements.
2. MIS Reporting
- Prepare periodic MIS reports (Weekly, Monthly) for management review.
- Develop dashboards summarizing key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production cost, sales, profit margins, and variance analysis.
- Provide detailed variance analysis between actual vs. budget vs. forecast.
- Consolidate financial and operational data for decision-making.
- Monthly working capital analysis, Funds flow analysis
- Automate and streamline MIS reporting processes using Excel / ERP tools (Power BI, OWN ERP, other tools).
3. Financial Analysis
- Perform cost-benefit analysis and profitability studies.
- Assist management in pricing strategy and margin analysis.
- Support business planning and strategic decisions with financial insights.
- Monitor working capital metrics like inventory, payables, and receivables.
4. Audit & Compliance
- Support internal and statutory audits with cost-related data and schedules.
- Ensure compliance with cost accounting standards (CAS) and applicable financial regulations.
- Maintain proper documentation of costing and MIS processes.
5. Coordination
- Liaise with production, purchase, and sales departments to gather accurate cost and operational data.
- Collaborate with plant and finance teams to ensure data accuracy in ERP.
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Required Qualifications
- Chartered Accountant (CA) Qualified or Cost Accountant or Company Secretary
- 2–3 years of experience in costing, budgeting, or MIS reporting (Preferably in manufacturing / Textile Sectors).
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Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems
- Good understanding of cost accounting principles and financial analysis.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.