Cost Accountant

A Cost Analyst in a Road Transport Company plays a critical role in managing client tenders, analysing contract rates, and applying cost models across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the job description tailored to this industry:

🧾 Key Responsibilities

• Tender Management

  • Analyze client tender documents to assess feasibility and profitability.

  • Collaborate with sales and operations teams to prepare competitive pricing strategies.

  • Develop cost models for tender submissions, factoring in fuel, labor, maintenance, and overheads.

·         Contract Rate Analysis

• Evaluate existing and proposed contract rates to ensure alignment with operational costs and profit margins.

• Benchmark rates against industry standards and competitor pricing.

• Recommend rate adjustments based on cost fluctuations (e.g., fuel price changes, regulatory updates).

·         Costing and Budgeting

• Prepare detailed cost breakdowns for transport services including:

  • Vehicle depreciation

  • Driver wages

  • Route optimization

  • Toll and permit expenses

• Apply costing models on:

·  Monthly basis: Track operational costs, fuel usage, and maintenance.

• Quarterly basis: Review seasonal trends, client volume changes, and adjust forecasts.

• Annual basis: Conduct full cost audits, set budgets, and support strategic planning.

  Reporting and Forecasting

• Generate cost variance reports and highlight areas for cost reduction.

• Forecast future costs based on historical data and market trends.

• Present financial insights to senior management for decision-making.

• Compliance and Risk Assessment

• Ensure costing practices comply with government transport regulations.

• Identify financial risks in contracts and propose mitigation strategies.

📊 Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or Logistics.

• Strong proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and transport management software.

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

• Experience in logistics or transport costing preferred.

• It is a Full Time Accountant job for candidates with 2 - 3 years of experience.

More about this Cost Accountant job

1. What is the eligibility criteria to apply for this Cost Accountant job?
   Ans: The candidate should be Graduate and above and above with 2 - 3 years of experience of experience
2. How much salary can I expect for this job role?
   Ans: You can expect a salary of ₹22000 - ₹24000 per month that depends on your interview. It's a Full Time job in Ghaziabad.
3. How many working days are there for this Cost Accountant job?
   Ans: This Cost Accountant job will have 6 working days.
4. Are there any charges applicable while applying or joining this Cost Accountant job?
   Ans: No, there is no fee applicable for applying this Cost Accountant job and during the employment with the company, i.e., Rrc Logistic Private Limited.
5. Is it a work from home job?
   Ans: No, it’s not a work from home job and can't be done online.
6. How many openings are there for this Cost Accountant role?
   Ans: There is an immediate opening of 1 Cost Accountant at Rrc Logistic Private Limited
7. Who can apply for this job?
   Ans: Only Male candidates can apply for this Accountant job.
8. What are the timings of this Cost Accountant job?
   Ans: This Cost Accountant job has 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM timing.