Senior Executive - Plant Accounting (Manufacturing Unit RSPL)

RSPL Group; Surajpur; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

RSPL Group is seeking an Executive/Senior Executive in Accounts for the Hygiene Care division. This role covers end-to-end plant accounting, financial reporting, inventory management, and cost control at the manufacturing facility.

You will drive cost variance analysis, month-end close, and collaboration with Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams. Travel readiness to warehouses and depots is required; experience in SAP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Commercial teams.
• Willingness to travel to warehouses, depots and plant locations.

Responsibilities

• Cost accounting & variance analysis for manufacturing overheads, material, and labor costs.
• Perform WIP and finished goods valuation, post journal entries, and month-end close.
• Prepare plant P&L, manufacturing cost schedules and dashboards for management.

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

SAP

Inventory management

Tools

SAP

Job description

About the organization

RSPL Group is more than 6,000 Cr+ diversified conglomerate, which is committed to value for money propositions & credited with several innovations over last 3 decades. The sagacity to weave its business around consumer needs has conferred RSPL Group with a distinct value and identity. Efficient capital structure, cutting edge technology, operational discipline and a widespread distribution network, have together attributed to enhance RSPL Group and enabled the organization to deliver value to consumers. Diversified Group having product category in FMCG, Dairy Products, Hygiene Care, Foot wear, Real Estate, Renewable Energy.

• Segment 1 - S&D vertical: Ghari detergent and cake, Machine wash, Venus soap and Glori.
• Segment 2- Namaste India Foods Pvt. Ltd- Full-fledged dairy products range: milk, ghee, curd, ice cream, butter, masala Chach, dairy whitener etc. Leayan Global Pvt. Ltd.- Leather shoes & apparels (Red Chief) and Sport shoes & apparels (Furo)
• Segment 3 - Hygiene Care vertical: Proease Sanitary Napkin, Xpert Utensil cleaning range (Bar/Scrubber/Liquid/sponges), Uniwash detergent powder (Mid premium detergent), Lovingle Baby diaper.

About Hygiene Care Division (Approx. 1350 cr)

HCD is into Hygiene, Utensil and Laundry care division. It has five manufacturing units in India and two in Bangladesh & One in Ethiopia. Product segments of RSPL ltd. for international markets are taken care by HCD division.

This job role is specifically for RSPL HCD Division (Hygiene Care).

Designation: Executive/Senior Executive

Department: Accounts

Reporting to: Plant F&A Manager

Job Purpose

This position will be responsible for end-to-end plant accounting operations, financial reporting, inventory management, and cost control for the manufacturing facility. This role plays a vital part in tracking production efficiency, monitoring material variances, ensuring robust internal controls, and driving cross-functional alignment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cost Accounting & Variance Analysis

Monitor and analyze manufacturing overheads, material usage, labor costs, and operational efficiencies.

Perform monthly Work-in-Progress (WIP) and finished goods valuation.

Conduct detailed cost variance analysis (actual vs. standard costs) for raw materials, packaging materials, and conversion costs.

Support plant leadership with data-driven insights on wastage control, scrap management, and line efficiencies.

2. Inventory Management & Cycle Counts

Oversee regular physical inventory counts and cycle counts for raw materials, packing materials, and finished goods across operational units.

Investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies, slow-moving/obsolete (SLOB) stock, and write-offs.

Ensure stock tracking systems align seamlessly with physical warehouse movements.

3. Cross-Functional Coordination & Operations

Streamline material flows, resolve invoice mismatches, and track cost drivers.

Inventory reconciliation and material availability.

4. Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

Execute month-end closing procedures, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.

Prepare plant P&L statements, manufacturing cost schedules, and periodic performance dashboards for management review.

Reconcile general ledger accounts related to plant operations and fixed assets.

5. Budgeting & Cost Control

Ensure strict adherence to internal controls, compliance policies, and statutory regulations at the plant level.

Facilitate internal, statutory, and cost audits by providing required documentation and sample data.

Desired Candidature

• Readiness to travel to warehouses, depots, and other plant locations, as required.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Commercial teams.
• Preference for candidates with experience in FMCG/Manufacturing industry and SAP environment.

Alternate Saturdays are working.