Cost Accountant

Job Title: Cost Accountant Company: MKU Location: Kanpur Dehat, India About the Role As a Cost Accountant at MKU, you will play a critical role in analyzing and optimizing the financial performance of our operations. Your day-to-day work will involve collecting and analyzing cost data, preparing detailed financial reports, and providing insights to help management make informed business decisions. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate cost tracking across all business activities and identifying opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement. Key Responsibilities 1. Collect, analyze, and study cost data related to raw material purchases, inventory management, labor expenses, and other operational costs to establish accurate cost structures for products and services. 2. Prepare and analyze gross margin reports by customer type, product type, item type, and other relevant categories to identify profitability trends and areas for improvement. 3. Perform costing and pricing analysis of goods and services, ensuring competitiveness while maintaining healthy profit margins and cost efficiency. 4. Prepare, verify, and certify cost accounting statements and related financial documents, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. 5. Conduct cost audits and variance analysis to identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and recommend corrective actions to management. What We're Looking For 1. Qualified Cost Management Accountant (CMA) with 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in cost accounting and costing functions. 2. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data collection, cost analysis, and financial reporting using accounting software and spreadsheet tools. 3. Excellent attention to detail, organizational ability, and capability to manage multiple cost accounting projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy. 4. Effective communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders and support decision-making processes. Why Join MKU This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in cost accounting with a well-established organization that values financial precision and business analytics. You will work with a collaborative team, gain exposure to diverse cost accounting challenges across multiple business activities, and have the potential to grow into senior financial positions. We offer competitive compensation in the range of 5 LPA to 7.5 LPA, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment where your contributions directly impact business strategy and profitability.