Cost Accountant
1 day ago
Company Description
Krishna Defence & Allied Industries Limited
(formerly Krishna Allied Industries Ltd) is a
publicly listed
manufacturing enterprise headquartered in
Mumbai, India
. With a legacy dating back to
1996
, the company has evolved into a multi-vertical powerhouse with
comprehensive in-house capabilities
in
designing, developing, and manufacturing
precision equipment across
Defence, Security, Dairy, and Mega Kitchen
sectors.
As proud contributors to the
'Make in India' initiative
, Krishna Defence delivers
highly specialized systems
that support national programs and institutional needs. Our defence solutions are engineered to meet
stringent quality standards
, and are tailored for
government and security agencies
, reinforcing India's strategic autonomy and operational readiness.
We foster a
dynamic, youthful work culture
powered by a
talented team
of engineers, designers, and professionals. Our
management team is hands-on, supportive, and forward-thinking
, encouraging collaboration, continuous learning, and ownership.
Role Overview
We are seeking a
Cost Accountant
to join our Finance team and lead cost analysis across
all business verticals
. This is a
full-time, on-site role
in
Halol, Vadodara
, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary manufacturing environment.
The role may require
periodic travel to company locations across India
to support cost audits, inventory reviews, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain cost accounting systems tailored to each business vertical.
- Analyze production costs, overheads, and operational expenses.
- Conduct
variance analysis
and report deviations from standard costs. - Collaborate with
engineering, procurement, and operations
to ensure accurate cost allocation. - Monitor inventory levels and reconcile physical counts with financial records.
- Prepare
monthly, quarterly, and annual cost reports
for management. - Support budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure planning.
- Assist in
audit preparation
and ensure compliance with financial standards. - Recommend
cost-saving initiatives
and process improvements. - Analyze profitability by product, division, and customer.
- Participate in
new product costing
, pricing strategies, and margin analysis. - Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
- Support ERP implementation and data integrity for cost modules.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (CA Inter / CMA preferred).
- 3–5 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in
engineering or manufacturing
. - Strong understanding of
GAAP
,
standard costing
, and
ERP systems
. - Proficiency in
Microsoft Excel
and financial modeling. - Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate financial insights clearly.
- Experience with
inventory management
, BOMs, and production costing.
Desirable Skills
- Hands-on experience with
ERPNext
, including setting up accounting policies, workflows, and administrative controls to ensure best practices in cost management and reporting. - Knowledge of
activity-based costing
,
lean accounting
, and
sustainability accounting
. - Experience in
multi-vertical cost analysis
and
project-based environments
. - Exposure to
automation
,
supply chain optimization
, and
cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis
. - Ability to manipulate large datasets and generate actionable dashboards.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a
fast-growing, publicly listed company
. - Work from a
centrally located South Mumbai office
with excellent public transport access. - Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term career growth.
- A collaborative, innovation-driven workplace with
pan-India operational exposure
.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to
submit their resume via LinkedIn
. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further steps.
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