Cost Accountant ( Retired Personnel Distribution / FMCG / Trading preferred)

Greetings from VAS India Consulting!!

We are hiring for Cost Accountant / Cost Accounts Operations Executive

Location: Adyar ,Chennai

Experience : Retired Personnel (Distribution / FMCG / Trading preferred)

Hybrid Mode

Qualifications : CMA (Inter preferred) MBA (Finance) is an advantage

Role Overview:

Manage and optimize cost structures across procurement, inventory, logistics, and distribution.

Focus on cost analysis, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Product/SKU costing, margin analysis, and pricing support

Inventory valuation, stock monitoring, and audits

Vendor cost analysis and landed cost tracking

Logistics cost optimization (transport, warehouse, delivery)

MIS reporting: cost variance, profitability, budget vs actual

Budgeting, forecasting, and cost control

Process improvement and ERP/Excel automation

Compliance, audits, and documentation

Oversee AR/AP, GL reconciliation, and tax filings (GST, TDS)

Payroll coordination and financial operations management

Key Skills:

Cost accounting & inventory management

Advanced Excel & ERP systems (Tally, SAP, Zoho)

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of distribution/logistics operations

KPIs:

Cost reduction per unit/order

Margin improvement

Inventory cost & dead stock reduction

Accuracy in reporting

Budget variance control

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Work Location: In person