Baidyanath Group - Cost Accountant

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Position: Cost Accountant

Department: Finance & Accounts

Location: Kolkata

Experience: Minimum 5 Years

Industry: FMCG

CTC: Flexible based on candidature

Job Type: Full-Time

Role Overview:

• Manage cost accounting, MIS reporting, and financial controls within an FMCG environment

• Ensure accurate closure of books, compliance, and cost optimization across operations

• Support management with financial insights, budgeting, and variance analysis

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare and analyze MIS reports on a monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and annual basis

• Ensure timely and accurate closure of books of accounts

• Maintain data accuracy and control including trailization and monthly entry closures

• Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs for finance and cost accounting processes

• Work extensively on SAP or related ERP modules for accounting and reporting

• Handle product costing and cost analysis for FMCG products

• Manage statutory compliances including GST, TDS, and other applicable regulations

• Perform ratio analysis and provide insights for management decision-making

• Prepare budgets and conduct variance analysis against actuals

• Stay updated with changes in accounting standards and statutory amendments

• Lead and manage a finance/accounts team effectively

Key Result Areas (KRAs):

• Timely and accurate MIS reporting and book closures

• Effective cost control and optimization across products and operations

• Compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements

• Accuracy and reliability of financial data in SAP

• Budget adherence and actionable variance analysis

• Team productivity and process efficiency

Required Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Cost Accountant in the FMCG sector

• Hands-on experience in MIS preparation and financial reporting

- Strong exposure to SAP finance or costing modules

• Proven experience in handling book closures and compliance matters

• Experience managing and leading finance teams

Skill Sets & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and product costing

• Expertise in MIS, budgeting, and variance analysis

• In-depth understanding of accounting ratios and financial analysis

• Proficiency in SAP and ERP-based accounting systems

• Strong understanding of GST, TDS, and statutory compliance

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail

• Strong documentation and SOP development skills

• Leadership and team management abilities

• Up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory amendments

Educational Qualification:

- Cost Accountant (CMA) - Mandatory