Plant Accountant

About Quaker Houghton

Quaker Houghton is a global leader specializing in industrial process fluids, lubricants, and coatings serving manufacturing industries including aerospace, automotive, primary metals, and energy. With operations in over 40 countries and more than 100 locations worldwide, including our corporate headquarters in Pennsylvania, USA, we consistently support our customers in advancing operational efficiency through continuous innovation. Our foundational values—Live Safe, Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity, Do Great Things Together, and Act with Integrity—guide both our internal culture and external relations.

Role Overview

As a Plant Accountant based in our Dahej facility, you will manage accounting and cost-control activities crucial to the plant’s financial health. Your responsibilities will encompass product costing, inventory oversight, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with plant-specific finance practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee product cost calculations, including cost roll-ups and updates for new products, raw materials, and inter-plant transfers.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis for manufacturing, labor, and materials, providing insights to optimize operational performance.
• Review consumption data related to work orders and production; ensure timely and accurate closure of work orders.
• Monitor inventory records for accuracy, investigate unusual inventory balances, and execute adjustments as needed.
• Coordinate and support cycle counts, inventory control, and reconciliation tasks.
• Validate and process plant invoices related to raw materials, freight charges, non-stock purchases, and capital expenditures.
• Support monthly closing operations, production reports, and prepare comprehensive plant financial reports.
• Maintain and reconcile petty cash, freight accrual accounts, ERP master data, and other financial records.
• Ensure timely payment of statutory and utility bills while maintaining compliance documentation.
• Assist with fixed asset audits, internal control reviews, and continuous improvement of plant finance processes.

Candidate Profile

• Education: Semi-qualified in cost accounting (certificate level).
• Experience: At least 4 years’ accounting experience within the manufacturing sector.
• Skills: Strong grasp of costing and accounting principles; excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Language: Proficient in English, both spoken and written.
• Location: Must reside within reasonable commuting distance to Dahej, Gujarat.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package plus bonuses and reward schemes.
• Access to on-site canteen and transportation facilities.
• Continuous learning opportunities via QH University programs for all seniority levels.
• Paid volunteering leave to support charitable causes of your choice.
• Engagement with wellbeing, mental health, women inclusion, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.