MIS Executive - Cost Accounting

Sugna Tmt; Anantapuramu District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sugna Tmt, Tadipatri, Andhra Pradesh, is seeking an MIS Executive focused on Cost Accounting to manage department-wise cost reports and MIS analysis. The role involves tracking production costs, variance analysis, budgeting support, and providing actionable insights to management in a manufacturing setup.

The candidate should have 4–8 years of experience and a commerce/management degree, with expertise in Excel and ERP systems. Prior exposure to steel manufacturing is a plus.

Qualifications

• MUST have degree in commerce or management with cost accounting exposure.
• Experience in steel/manufacturing costing is preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP tools and advanced Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare MIS reports and department-wise cost reports.
• Analyze production costs and variance; support budgeting.
• Maintain cost sheets for iron/steel products.
• Track costs by department and ensure data accuracy.
• Collaborate with production, procurement and finance teams.

Skills

Cost Accounting & MIS reporting

Advanced Excel

ERP systems (SAP/Tally/Oracle)

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate in Commerce/Management

Tools

SAP

Tally

Oracle

Job description

Job Title: MIS Executive - Cost Accounting

Industry: Iron & Steel
Experience: 4-8 Years
Qualification: Graduate (B. Com / BBA / BMS preferred; MBA Finance is a plus)
Department: Finance / Costing / MIS
Location: Tadipatri, Andhra Pradesh

Job Summary:

The MIS Executive will be responsible for preparing, analyzing, and maintaining management information systems with a focus on department-wise cost accounting in the iron and steel manufacturing environment. The role involves tracking production costs, variance analysis, budgeting support, and generating actionable insights for management.

Key Responsibilities:

1. MIS & Reporting
   • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports for management.
   • Develop department-wise cost reports (production, procurement, logistics, etc.).
   • Automate MIS reports using Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, Macros).
   • Ensure data accuracy and timely reporting.
2. Cost Accounting (Core Role)
   • Monitor and analyze production costs (raw material, labor, overheads).
   • Maintain cost sheets for steel/iron products.
   • Conduct variance analysis (actual vs standard cost).
   • Track per ton cost of production and identify cost-saving opportunities.
   • Support inventory valuation and reconciliation.
3. Department-wise Cost Tracking
   • Allocate costs across departments (Melting, Rolling Mill, Furnace, Dispatch, etc.).
   • Analyze department efficiency and cost utilization.
   • Provide insights to reduce wastage and improve operational efficiency.
4. Data Analysis & Controls
   • Collect and validate data from plant, stores, and accounts.
   • Maintain dashboards for cost trends and KPIs.
   • Ensure internal controls for data accuracy and compliance.
5. Budgeting & Forecasting
   • Assist in preparation of annual budgets and monthly forecasts.
   • Compare actual performance against budgets and highlight deviations.
6. Coordination
   • Work closely with production, procurement, and finance teams.
   • Coordinate with plant teams for real-time data collection.

Key Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of Cost Accounting & MIS reporting
• Advanced MS Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query; VBA is a plus)
• Understanding of iron & steel manufacturing processes
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP / Tally / Oracle preferred)
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Key KPIs / Performance Metrics:

• Accuracy and timeliness of MIS reports
• Cost variance reduction
• Efficiency in department-wise cost tracking
• Quality of insights provided to management

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Experience in steel plants, rolling mills, or manufacturing units
• Exposure to production costing and inventory management
• Ability to handle large datasets and generate insights