Cost Accountant

Responsibilities

Head the finance function of the factory
Manage material consumption, wastage, inventory valuation, repairs & maintenance and other fixed and variable costs related to the factory
Drive cost efficiencies and financial disciplines across operations and processes
Manage capex projects and implement financial control in project operations
Maintenance of Cost Record as per Cost Audit
Preparation of periodical MIS and provide strategic inputs for better financial management
Assist in monthly closing and audit of books of account at plant location
Assist in financial planning, Budget Vs Actual monitoring, variance analysis and expense management

Education/Qualifications/ Work experience/technical skills

Should be qualified CMA/ICWA
Proven work experience in factory finance roles preferably in FMCG companies
What are the behavioral competencies, - Must have / nice to have. Culture fit...

Behavioral competencies/Key Skills: -

o Good Communication Skills- Written and Verbal English
o Strong accounting knowledge
o Tech-savviness and technical proficiencies
o Capital budgeting
o Risk management
o Statistics
o Corporate taxation
o Ethics
o comfortable with Plant functions
o Ready and willing to take up new challenges and help organize the unorganized
o Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail
o Strong time management skills

o Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information
o In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Industries, Companies to target. Discuss is MNC experience a must, desirable?

At least 10-12 years’ experience as cost accountant
FMCG Experience is a must.

Key Skills :