Cost Accountant

Posted 15 Days Ago
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Pune, Mahārāshtra, IND
In-Office
Mid level
Automotive • Retail
The Role
Performs standard and actual costing, product cost calculations, manufacturing cost analysis, variance reporting, inventory valuation, cost allocation, and monthly closing activities. Prepares cost reports and manufacturing KPI dashboards, updates standard costs, ensures compliance with accounting policies and controls, and supports internal and external audits. Collaborates with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Industrial Controlling, and Finance to assess profitability and improve operational efficiency.
Summary Generated by Built In
Cost Accountant

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Job Mission

The Costing & Controlling team is responsible for accurate product costing, inventory valuation, manufacturing cost analysis, and profitability assessment. The team collaborates with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Industrial Controlling, and Finance to drive operational efficiency and support informed business decision-making.


Key Responsibilities
  • Perform standard costing, actual costing, and product cost calculations.
  • Analyse manufacturing costs and identify key cost drivers impacting profitability.
  • Monitor and report material, labour, overhead, and production variances.
  • Support monthly costing runs and inventory valuation processes.
  • Ensure accurate cost allocation and absorption methodologies.
  • Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities related to costing and inventory.
  • Prepare cost reports, manufacturing KPI dashboards, and management analysis.
  • Perform annual standard cost updates and update standard costs for PIDs as required.
  • Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable procedures.
  • Support internal and external audits related to costing and inventory processes.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical, accounting, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.

Relevant Experience

Experience in cost accounting, product costing, manufacturing cost analysis, and inventory valuation. Candidates should have 4 to 6 years of relevant experience


Educational Qualification

CMA, CA, or CA Inter, with a strong foundation in costing and accounting.

Skills Required

  • 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in cost accounting, product costing, manufacturing cost analysis, and inventory valuation
  • CMA, CA, or CA Inter qualification
  • Strong foundation in costing and accounting
  • Strong analytical, accounting, and problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy

Michelin Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Michelin and has not been reviewed or approved by Michelin.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare access is described as broad, including medical, prescription, dental, mental/behavioral health support, and disability and life insurance coverage. Global baseline protections also emphasize healthcare coverage for employees and families.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is characterized as strong, with a 401(k) plus additional retirement components referenced alongside profit sharing in the overall package. Financial benefits are framed as a meaningful part of total rewards beyond base salary.
  • Parental & Family Support — Parental and family support is positioned as a notable strength through global minimum paid maternity/adoption and paternity/adoption leave, plus survivor benefits tied to salary and education support for children. Additional family-oriented benefits such as adoption assistance are also included in the package.

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The Company
HQ: Clermont-Ferrand
111,200 Employees
Year Founded: 1889

What We Do

Michelin, the leading tire company, is dedicated to sustainably improving the mobility of goods and people by manufacturing and marketing tires and services for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles/motorcycles, earthmovers, farm equipment and trucks. It also offers digital mobility support services and publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases. Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in more than 170 countries, has 111,200 employees and operates 67 production plants in 17 different countries. Michelin has a Technology Center in charge of research and development, with operations in Europe, North America and Asia. In short, whether you look at our mission, our products or our people, Michelin is a company that truly helps you to move forward....

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