Cost Accountant

Job Description

Job Specification Sheet – Cost Accountant (Food Processing / FMCG)

Company :  Pagariya Food Products Pvt. Ltd.

Location :  Harohalli, Ramanagara Taluk, Karnataka

Department :  Finance & Accounts

Reports To :  Accounts Head

Designation :  Cost Accountant

1. Job Purpose :

To ensure accurate product costing, monitor material usage, analyze production efficiency, and support management with reliable cost data for pricing, profitability, and strategic decisions in the food processing business (spices, breakfast cereals, instant mixes).

6. Key Competencies (Behavioral & Functional) :

Functional :

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Process-driven mindset with attention to accuracy.
• Ability to identify cost leakages and improvement areas.

Behavioral :

7. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) :

KPI Area

Performance Indicator

Measurement / Target

Cost Sheet Accuracy

Timely and accurate preparation of SKU-wise cost sheets

100% accuracy within defined timelines

Variance Analysis

Monthly standard vs. actual variance reporting

Material Usage Efficiency

Monitoring and controlling RM / PM consumption

Reduction in wastage by defined % YoY

Yield & Shrinkage Control

Analysis and tracking of yield data

Improvement in yield ratio vs. prior quarter

Reporting & MIS Timeliness

Submission of monthly cost MIS reports

Within 5th working day of next month

Cross-Functional Support

Responsiveness and collaboration with production, QA, and procurement

Positive feedback / task closure rate

8. Reporting Relationships :

9. Career Progression Path :

10. Work Environment :

Requirements

2. Key Deliverables / Responsibilities :

3. Educational Qualification :

4. Professional Experience :

5. Technical Skills :

Requirements

Key Responsibilities :