Factory Accountant

Job Title: Factory Accountant

Industry: Paper Bag Manufacturing

Location: Factory Site Pathanamthitta District, Kerala, India

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-site

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced Factory Accountant to manage end-to-end accounting, costing, inventory valuation, and financial controls at our paper bag manufacturing facility in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala. The role requires strong hands-on experience in manufacturing accounting, ERP implementation, and statutory compliance, with the ability to support factory management through accurate financial analysis and strategic insights.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs including labor, raw materials, and overheads to determine accurate unit production costs.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify and explain deviations between actual costs and budgeted figures.
• Manage daily financial operations, maintain fixed asset registers (plant & machinery), and handle month-end / period-end reporting.
• Oversee valuation of raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods in compliance with accounting standards.
• Manage inventory write-downs for obsolete or slow-moving items and ensure correct valuation methods such as FIFO or LIFO.
• Use financial and operational data to assist factory management in strategic decisions, including make-versus-buy analysis and determining optimal production volumes.
• Ensure effective utilization of factory accounting software and ERP systems (preferably Odoo), ensuring seamless data flow between production operations and finance.
• Lead or support ERP implementation and process optimization within the factory environment.
• Review factory processes and internal financial controls to prevent fraud, wastage, inefficiencies, and safety-related financial liabilities.
• Oversee all accounting functions and contribute to high-level financial planning and strategy for the factory.
• Coordinate with auditors and consultants for monthly GST compliance, filings, and reporting.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in factory / manufacturing accounting
• Strong exposure to cost accounting, inventory management, and ERP-based factory operations
• Prior experience in paper, packaging, or similar manufacturing industries will be an added advantage

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Accounting / Finance / Commerce
  (M.Com / MBA Finance / CMA / CA-Inter or equivalent preferred)

Key Skills & Competencies

• Manufacturing cost accounting & variance analysis
• Inventory valuation & fixed asset management
• ERP systems expertise (Odoo preferred)
• Strong analytical and strategic decision-making skills
• High level of integrity and control orientation
• Ability to work independently at factory location

Work Location

This is a factory-based role

Candidate must be willing to work full-time at the factory premises in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala

How to Apply

Interested candidates with relevant manufacturing accounting experience may apply through the job portal with an updated resume highlighting factory accounting, costing, and ERP experience.