Cost Accountant & Costing Process Lead

About the Role:

Darson Industries is looking for a Cost Accountant & Costing Process Lead to help us take control of our product costing across all departments. This is a strategic role focused on building cost visibility, improving pricing accuracy, and enabling data-driven cost reductions across our automotive and industrial product lines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and continuously improve product and process cost templates for all product lines.
• Coordinate with departments to collect and verify cost components (materials, labor, overheads, machine hours).
• Regularly update cost data in alignment with BOM changes, price fluctuations, and process improvements.
• Analyze cost variances and recommend cost-saving measures across procurement, production, and sales.
• Lead monthly cost review meetings with department heads to review costing accuracy and profitability.
• Support quoting/pricing decisions with accurate cost data.
• Integrate cost tracking and analysis with ERP system (NetSuite).
• Train departments on costing principles and reporting formats.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Accounting/Finance; CA/ACMA/MBA (Finance) preferred.
• 3-5+ years of experience in a manufacturing costing role.
• Strong understanding of BOMs, process costing, activity-based costing, and overhead allocation.
• Proficient with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and Excel.
• Strong communication and coordination skills to work with cross-functional teams.

Reports to:

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Salary Range: 

PKR 80,000 to 150,000 per month (Negotiable based on experience)

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Proactive problem solver
• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Clear communicator
• Process-driven mindset