About the role

Job Title: Costing & MIS
Department: Commercial / Finance
Location: MDF Manufacturing Plant Hoshiarpur
Reporting To: Commercial / Finance Head
1. Job Purpose
To manage and control all costing, management information systems (MIS), and taxation-
related activities of the MDF manufacturing plant, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and
efficiency in all commercial and financial operations

2. Key Responsibilities
A. Costing
 Prepare and maintain product costing for MDF boards and related products (resins,
chemicals, etc.).
 Analyse production costs, overheads, wastage, and consumption trends to identify
cost optimization opportunities.
 Monitor standard cost vs. actual cost variances and prepare variance analysis
reports.
 Work closely with Production, Stores, and Procurement teams to ensure correct
cost allocation and consumption tracking.
 Conduct periodic cost audits and stock valuations (RM, WIP, FG).
 Support annual budget preparation, rolling forecasts, and plant profitability
analysis.

B. MIS (Management Information System)
 Prepare and circulate daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports for management
review.
 Analyse sales, production, inventory, and cost data to highlight performance trends
and deviations.
 Develop dashboards and data models for management decision-making.
 Assist in automation and digitalization of MIS processes to improve reporting
accuracy and timeliness.
 Support management in strategic decisions through data-driven insights.

C. Taxation & Compliance

 Handle plant-level TDS and proper documentation for tax related assessment.
 Keep updated with changes in tax laws and ensure compliance in plant operations.

D. Coordination & Support

 Coordinate with finance, stores, procurement , production and logistic for cost
validation and reporting.
 Support Commercial/Finance head cost-benefit analysis, and contract reviews.
 Provide financial inputs for decision-making regarding new product costing.

3. Key Skills & Competencies
 Strong analytical and numerical skills.
 Proficiency in SAP / ERP systems and MS Excel (advanced).
 Knowledge of cost accounting principles and tax laws.
 Good understanding of manufacturing processes and material flow.
 Detail-oriented, with ability to manage multiple priorities.
 Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
 Accuracy and timeliness of costing and MIS reports.
 Cost variance control and analysis effectiveness.
 Efficiency in data management and reporting systems.