Role Overview
Ajanta Pharma Ltd is hiring a mid-level Cost / Project Accountant. This is a full-time role in IN. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
As a Cost Accountant, your main responsibilities will include:
- Prepare and submit Product costing as per the requirements of Marketing, Plant and R&D for new launches, pricing strategies, and manufacturing feasibility decisions.
- Maintain monthly plant-wise cost sheets utilizing SAP BOM to ensure accurate material consumption.
- Execute plant-wise Cost of Production (COP) working by allocating overheads based on specific Cost Centers and Cost Elements.
- Perform monthly Quantity Reconciliation between production logs, SAP inventory and all the necessary movement Scrap/Samples and other movements.
- Prepare and maintain the Expiry MIS to track near-expiry stocks and minimize inventory write-offs.
- Preparation of specialized reporting on Diabetic Sales performance.
- Generate Month-on-Month (MOM) and Year-on-Year (YOY) reports for Sample and Scheme data, correlating these against actual sales trends to measure promotional index.
- Track and report on the Value of Production (VOP).
- Prepare monthly RM/PM rate trend MIS and variance analysis to track procurement cost efficiency.
- Maintain a monthly Destruction MIS to track expired, damaged, and non-moving stock for disposals Market/Region wise.
Qualifications required for this role:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Proficiency in SAP and other accounting software.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
If there are any additional details about the company in the job description, please provide them. As a Cost Accountant, your main responsibilities will include:
- Prepare and submit Product costing as per the requirements of Marketing, Plant and R&D for new launches, pricing strategies, and manufacturing feasibility decisions.
- Maintain monthly plant-wise cost sheets utilizing SAP BOM to ensure accurate material consumption.
- Execute plant-wise Cost of Production (COP) working by allocating overheads based on specific Cost Centers and Cost Elements.
- Perform monthly Quantity Reconciliation between production logs, SAP inventory and all the necessary movement Scrap/Samples and other movements.
- Prepare and maintain the Expiry MIS to track near-expiry stocks and minimize inventory write-offs.
- Preparation of specialized reporting on Diabetic Sales performance.
- Generate Month-on-Month (MOM) and Year-on-Year (YOY) reports for Sample and Scheme data, correlating these against actual sales trends to measure promotional index.
- Track and report on the Value of Production (VOP).
- Prepare monthly RM/PM rate trend MIS and variance analysis to track procurement cost efficiency.
- Maintain a monthly Destruction MIS to track expired, damaged, and non-moving stock for disposals Market/Region wise.
Qualifications required for this role:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Proficiency in SAP and other accounting software.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
If there are any additional details about the company in the job description, please provide them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Cost / Project Accountant position at Ajanta Pharma Ltd?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Ajanta Pharma Ltd. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Cost / Project Accountant position at Ajanta Pharma Ltd located?
This position is based in IN. Ajanta Pharma Ltd has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Cost / Project Accountant at Ajanta Pharma Ltd earn?
Ajanta Pharma Ltd has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Cost / Project Accountant role at Ajanta Pharma Ltd posted?
This role was posted on April 14, 2026 (68 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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