Senior Executive, Cost Accounting

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC; Gujarat; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC is seeking a senior Cost Accountant to manage cost accounting processes and financial analysis to track product costs and operating expenses. The role oversees cost records, allocations, and cost-related data, ensuring compliance with standards and policies while providing budgeting insights.

You will collaborate with finance and operations to strengthen cost controls, enable accurate reporting, and support strategic decision-making through variance analysis and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce (BA/BS / B.Com) is required.
• 5+ years of experience in cost accounting and financial analysis.
• Experience with cost statements, variance reports, budgeting and forecasting.
• Exposure to ERP/finance systems and ledger maintenance.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and maintain audit-ready documentation.

Responsibilities

• Execute cost accounting policies and SOPs.
• Prepare cost statements, variance reports, and reconciliations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting for cost centers.
• Maintain ledger accounts and cost-related schedules.
• Conduct period-end close activities for cost accounting.
• Analyze cost trends and operational variances.
• Assist in cost management and optimization initiatives.
• Ensure accuracy of cost data for financial reporting.
• Maintain documentation for quality and audit readiness.
• Coordinate cost planning and reporting with cross-functional teams.

Skills

ABC costing

Analytical thinking

Cost control

Budgeting & pricing

Documentation control

ERP/Finance systems

Financial planning

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

B.Com

MA

Tools

ERP/Finance Systems

Job description

Responsible for managing cost accounting processes and financial analysis activities to ensure accurate tracking and control of product costs, operational expenses, and financial performance. The role oversees maintenance of cost accounting records, cost allocation methodologies, and analysis of production and operational costs, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and organizational financial policies. It supports preparation of cost reports, variance analysis, and financial performance insights to assist budgeting and strategic decision-making. The position contributes to ledger maintenance, transaction recording, and reconciliation of cost-related financial data, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. It also collaborates with finance and operational teams to strengthen cost control frameworks, financial transparency, and operational efficiency.

Description:

Responsible for managing cost accounting processes and financial analysis activities to ensure accurate tracking and control of product costs, operational expenses, and financial performance. The role oversees maintenance of cost accounting records, cost allocation methodologies, and analysis of production and operational costs, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and organizational financial policies. It supports preparation of cost reports, variance analysis, and financial performance insights to assist budgeting and strategic decision-making. The position contributes to ledger maintenance, transaction recording, and reconciliation of cost-related financial data, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting. It also collaborates with finance and operational teams to strengthen cost control frameworks, financial transparency, and operational efficiency.

Essential Functions:

• Execute cost accounting policies and standard operating procedures
• Prepare and analyze cost statements, variance reports, and reconciliations
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes for cost centres
• Maintain ledger accounts and cost-related schedules
• Perform period close activities related to cost accounting
• Analyze cost trends and operational variances
• Assist in cost management & optimization initiatives
• Ensure accuracy of cost data used in financial reporting
• Maintain documentation for quality & audit readiness
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams on cost planning and reporting

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) B.Com - Required
• Master Degree (MS/MA) MA - Preferred

Experience:

• 5 years or more in 5 - 8 Years

Specialized Knowledge:

Licenses:

Required Skills

• Activity-Based Costing (ABC)
• Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving
• Cost Control & Optimization
• Costing, Budgeting & Pricing Analysis
• Documentation & Record Control
• ERP/Finance Systems Proficiency
• Financial Planning & Performance Control
• Stakeholder Management

Job Info

• Job Identification 8122
• Job Category Cost Accounting
• Locations Survey No. 168/1/1, Sanand, Gujarat, IN