Position: Cost Auditor
Qualification: CMA (Cost & Management Accountant) – Qualified
Industry: Manufacturing
Experience:2-4- years
Location: Kochi
Job Summary
We are looking for a *CMA-qualified Cost Auditor* with strong experience in the *manufacturing industry* to manage cost accounting, cost audits, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and cost-control activities. The candidate should have good knowledge of manufacturing processes and the ability to analyse cost data and provide actionable management insights.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct cost audits and ensure compliance with applicable cost accounting standards and regulations.
* Prepare and review cost sheets, cost statements, and product-wise costing.
* Analyse raw material, labour, overhead, production, and inventory costs**.
* Monitor and analyse material consumption, production costs, wastage, scrap, and process losses.
* Perform standard vs. actual cost and variance analysis.
* Support inventory valuation. and reconciliation of physical and book inventory.
* Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
* Coordinate with Finance, Accounts, Production, Purchase, Stores, and Operations teams for accurate cost data.
* Review manufacturing expenses and allocation of direct and indirect costs.
* Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, MIS reports, and management dashboards.
* Ensure accurate costing for new products and existing product lines.
* Verify cost records and supporting documents for audit requirements.
* Support statutory, internal, and external audits related to cost accounting.
* Maintain proper documentation and ensure timely submission of cost audit reports.
Required Skills
* CMA qualification is mandatory.
* 2-4 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing company
* Strong knowledge of cost accounting and cost audit.
* Experience in product costing and manufacturing cost analysis
* Good understanding of **BOM, production processes, inventory, wastage, scrap, and overhead allocation**.
* Strong numerical and analytical ability.
* Good communication and coordination skills.
* Ability to work independently and meet audit/reporting deadlines.
Preferred Candidate Profile
CMA Qualified + Manufacturing Experience + Cost Audit + Product Costing + Variance Analysis + Inventory/Production Costing
Key Performance Areas
* Accuracy of cost records and reports
* Timely completion of cost audits
* Cost variance identification and control
* Inventory and product costing accuracy
* Cost reduction opportunities identified
* Compliance with cost accounting requirements
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
