Cost Accountant
Jindal Stainless · India
FULL TIME
Job Description
Job Title: Cost Accountant
Location: Hisar, Haryana
Industry: Defence Manufacturing (ESR / Forging)
Experience: 5–10 Years
Qualification: CMA (Cost & Management Accountant)
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Cost Accountant with strong domain expertise in ESR and forging operations , specifically within the defence manufacturing segment. The role requires a professional who can drive cost efficiency, develop robust costing systems, and support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Costing & Analysis
- Develop and maintain accurate product costing for ESR and forging processes
- Conduct variance analysis (material, labor, overheads) and identify cost optimization opportunities
- Prepare detailed cost sheets for defense-grade products
- System Development & Process Improvement
- Design and implement new costing systems, controls, and MIS frameworks
- Drive automation and digitization initiatives in costing and reporting
- Strengthen internal controls and standard costing mechanisms
- SAP & Digital Integration
- Hands-on working experience in SAP (CO, MM, PP modules preferred)
- Ensure accurate cost capture and reporting through SAP systems
- Collaborate with IT teams for system enhancements and AI-driven analytics
- Budgeting & MIS
- Prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts
- Monitor actual performance vs budget and report deviations
- Deliver insightful MIS reports to senior management
- Defense Sector Costing
- Understand cost structures specific to defense manufacturing
- Support pricing decisions, tenders, and contract costing
- Ensure compliance with industry norms and audit requirements
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with production, procurement, and finance teams
- Provide cost inputs for strategic and operational decisions
Key Requirements
- CMA qualified with 5–10 years of relevant experience
- Mandatory experience in ESR / Forging industry , preferably in the defence segment
- Proven track record in developing and implementing costing systems
- Strong hands-on experience in SAP environment
- High level of analytical and problem-solving ability
Desired Competencies
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
- Well-versed with emerging technologies including AI and data analytics
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving manufacturing environment
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a high-growth defense manufacturing sector
- Exposure to advanced metallurgical processes like ESR and forging
- Platform to drive digital transformation and AI adoption in costing
- Leadership visibility and strategic role in cost optimization
Details
| Company | Jindal Stainless |
| Location | India |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | finance |