Accountant

Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update standard costs in SAP by identifying materials with missing or incorrect cost data using system reports such as COST/CST51.
• Execute costing runs, update planned prices, and release standard costs in line with corporate guidelines.
• Perform cost analysis by comparing current and previous standards, identifying variances, and documenting root causes.
• Coordinate with planning teams to update source lists, purchase info records, and material costing data.
• Support provisioning activities for excess and obsolete inventory based on plant and inventory reports.
• Perform Goods in Transit (GIT) reconciliation by comparing system reports with general ledger balances and passing necessary adjustments.
• Handle inventory accounting activities including COGS split, production variance analysis, inventory reconciliation, finished goods clearing, and revaluation processes.
• Support month-end financial close by preparing journal entries, running assessment cycles, and ensuring accuracy of P&L and trial balance.
• Maintain accounting records and ensure accuracy in cost allocation and reporting.
• Assist in budgeting, MIS reporting, and financial data consolidation.
• Participate in physical inventory processes including test counts and reconciliation.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining required documentation and records.
• Collaborate with finance, planning, procurement, and warehousing teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and process improvement.

Judgments & Decision Making

• Review and validate invoices and expenses in line with company policies.
• Ensure reporting accuracy and proactively identify and resolve discrepancies or process gaps.

Key Stakeholders

• Internal: Finance, Accounting, Planning, Procurement, Warehousing
• External: Vendors, Auditors, Consultants

Required Qualifications

• BCom / MCom
• 3+ years of experience in accounting (preferably costing or inventory accounting)

Preferred Skills

• Experience working on SAP
• Strong analytical and Excel skills

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