Mkc Infrastructure - Manager - Cost Auditor - CMA / ICWA

Responsibilities :

• Conduct cost audits in accordance with the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of cost accounting records and systems.
• Prepare and finalize the cost audit report in the prescribed CRA-3 format and assist in filing the CRA-4 form with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs within the stipulated deadlines.
• Perform detailed cost analysis, including product costing, variance analysis, and budgetary control.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and drive cost optimization initiatives across manufacturing units.
• Collaborate with various departments, including production, supply chain, and finance, to gather data and ensure the accuracy of cost information.
• Analyze inventory valuation and ensure it is in line with the cost accounting standards.
• Provide management with reports and insights on cost performance, highlighting areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant cost accounting standards.
• Assist in internal audits and support external financial audits as required.
• Work with ERP systems to extract and analyze cost data effectively.

Qualifications :

• Must-Have : Qualified CMA / ICWA is mandatory.
• Experience : 4 to 5 years of post-qualification experience in cost auditing, specifically within the manufacturing sector.
• Regulatory Knowledge : In-depth knowledge of the Companies Act, particularly provisions related to cost audits (Section 148).

(ref : iimjobs.com)