Accounting specialist

Job Description

Accounting ERP Specialist – Cost Structuring

Location: Kolkata

Company: NK Realtors

Employment Type: Full-time

About NK Realtors

NK Realtors is one of Eastern India's leading real estate advisory and marketing organizations with a legacy of excellence spanning over three decades. As we continue to strengthen our project delivery and financial governance capabilities, we are building a robust ERP-driven cost management framework to enable real-time visibility into project costs across multiple residential developments.

About the Role

We are looking for an Accounting ERP Specialist – Cost Structuring to design and implement the cost architecture within our ERP ecosystem. This is not a routine accounting operations role—it is a system-building opportunity for someone who enjoys translating complex business processes into scalable financial structures.

The successful candidate will develop an end-to-end cost framework that provides accurate project costing across land acquisition, construction, design, marketing, amenities, and corporate overheads while ensuring financial transparency and decision-ready reporting.

This role is ideal for professionals who want to build systems from the ground up rather than maintain existing processes.

Key Responsibilities

ERP Cost Structure Design

Design and implement the Chart of Cost Accounts, Cost Centers, and Cost Categories within the ERP. Develop a scalable cost architecture for multiple projects across different cities. Configure BOQ-linked cost structures wherever applicable. Ensure the structure supports future business expansion and new project launches.

Cost Allocation & Project Accounting

Develop logical and auditable cost allocation methodologies for: Shared corporate overheads Marketing expenses Design and architecture costs Administrative costs Phase-wise project capitalization Land acquisition and development costs Common infrastructure and amenities Ensure compliance with accounting standards and audit requirements.

Budgeting & Cost Monitoring

Configure Budget vs. Actual reporting within the ERP. Develop meaningful variance reports for project leadership. Build intuitive dashboards that enable management to review project financial health quickly. Improve reporting visibility for founders, finance leaders, and project heads.

Business Process Integration

Work closely with Project, Construction, Finance, Procurement, and Site teams to understand actual cost flows. Translate operational workflows into efficient ERP configurations. Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance cost visibility and financial control.

Continuous Improvement

Refine and optimize the ERP cost framework as projects evolve. Ensure consistency, scalability, and data integrity across all projects. Support automation initiatives related to project accounting and financial reporting.

Desired Candidate Profile

Experience

2–6 years of hands-on experience configuring Project Accounting or Cost Accounting modules within ERP systems. Experience with Tally Prime, SAP Business One, Oracle Net Suite, Zoho Books, or similar ERP platforms. Experience in real estate, infrastructure, EPC, construction, manufacturing, or project-driven businesses is preferred.

Technical Competencies

Strong understanding of: Cost Accounting Project Accounting Cost Allocation Overhead Absorption Capitalization vs. Expense Accounting Cost Center Accounting Budgeting & Variance Analysis Ability to build logical financial structures rather than simply operate existing ERP systems. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Behavioral Competencies

Strong systems-thinking approach. Ability to simplify complex financial structures for business users. Comfortable working directly with founders, leadership teams, and cross-functional stakeholders. High ownership, attention to detail, and solution-oriented mindset.

Why Join NK Realtors?

Opportunity to build a company-wide ERP cost architecture from the ground up. Work directly with leadership on high-impact business initiatives. Influence financial decision-making across multiple premium real estate developments. Be part of a fast-growing organization where your work directly shapes business outcomes.

Application Assignment (Mandatory)

Instead of a traditional cover letter, shortlisted applicants must submit a practical assignment demonstrating their approach to cost structuring.

Assignment

Design a Cost Structure Framework for a real estate company managing multiple simultaneous projects with shared corporate functions.

Your submission should include:

Proposed Chart of Cost Accounts Cost Center hierarchy Cost Categories Project-wise allocation methodology Shared overhead allocation logic (Corporate, Design, Marketing, HR, Finance, etc.) Capitalization vs. Expense treatment Sample Budget vs. Actual reporting structure