Manager Costing Accounts Qarshi Industries (Pvt.) Ltd.  Hattar Pakistan

Qarshi Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. has announced a senior finance career opportunity for the position of Manager – Costing & Accounts at its Hattar operations. The company is seeking an experienced finance and cost-accounting professional who can lead cost control, budgeting, financial reporting, profitability analysis, and related accounting functions within an FMCG environment.

The position requires substantial experience in product costing, budgeting, variance analysis, CAPEX evaluation, management reporting, SAP S/4HANA FICO, IFRS, internal controls, and team leadership.

Candidates should possess a CA, CIMA, CMA, or MBA Finance qualification and have at least 8–10 years of FMCG experience, including more than 3 years in a cost-accounting leadership role.

The last date to apply is 28 September 2026.

Qarshi Industries Manager Costing & Accounts Job Overview

Company: Qarshi Industries (Pvt.) Ltd.
Position: Manager – Costing & Accounts
Location: Hattar, Pakistan
Department/Function: Finance / Accounts / Costing
Industry: FMCG
Qualification: CA / CIMA / CMA / MBA Finance
Experience: Minimum 8–10 years in FMCG
Leadership Experience: 3+ years in a cost-accounting leadership role
ERP Requirement: Advanced SAP S/4HANA knowledge
SAP Module: FICO
Application Deadline: 28 September 2026
Apply Via: Email
Email: [email protected]

About the Manager Costing & Accounts Role

The Manager – Costing & Accounts will play a key role in managing Qarshi Industries’ costing, budgeting, financial analysis, reporting, and cost-control activities.

This is more than a routine accounting position. The successful candidate will be expected to analyze the financial performance of manufacturing activities and provide management with information that can support cost efficiency, margin improvement, pricing, investment, and other strategic business decisions.

The position therefore requires a professional who understands both accounting principles and the commercial realities of an FMCG manufacturing operation.

Product Costing and SAP S/4HANA

One of the core responsibilities of the position is managing product costing through SAP S/4HANA.

The selected candidate will work with:

• Product costing
• Standard costing
• Activity-based costing
• Cost-center information
• SAP FICO
• Cost-control reporting

Strong hands-on SAP experience is particularly important because the company specifically requires advanced knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and its FICO module.

Applicants should clearly mention their SAP experience, including the modules and costing processes they have worked with.

Cost and Variance Analysis

The Manager will analyze major manufacturing cost components, including:

• Material costs
• Labor costs
• Manufacturing overheads

The role involves identifying and investigating variances between expected and actual costs and recommending appropriate corrective actions.

This requires the ability to move beyond simply producing financial reports and explain why costs have changed and what actions the business can take in response.

Production Cost Drivers

The position also requires close monitoring of manufacturing cost drivers such as:

• Wastage
• Scrap
• Production yield

These factors can have a direct impact on product cost and profitability.

The selected professional will need to analyze these operational metrics from a financial perspective and help identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.

New Product Costing and BOM Validation

The Manager – Costing & Accounts will support the organization in costing new products.

Responsibilities include:

• New product costing
• BOM validation
• Cost evaluation
• Support for pricing decisions

BOM (Bill of Materials) represents the materials and components required to manufacture a product. Accurate BOM information is important for reliable product costing.

Candidates with experience working closely with production, supply chain, procurement, or product-development teams on BOMs and product costs should highlight this experience.

Budgeting and Rolling Forecasts

Another major responsibility is leading the organization’s annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes in coordination with cross-functional teams.

The selected candidate will be expected to:

• Lead annual budgeting activities
• Coordinate with different departments
• Prepare and update rolling forecasts
• Track actual financial performance against budgets
• Identify significant variances
• Provide actionable financial insights

Experience with FP&A-related activities can therefore be relevant alongside core cost-accounting expertise.

Budget vs. Actual Analysis

The Manager will regularly compare budgeted performance against actual results.

Rather than only reporting differences, the position requires meaningful variance analysis that helps management understand the reasons behind financial performance.

Candidates should be comfortable explaining financial information to non-finance stakeholders and translating accounting data into practical business insights.

CAPEX and ROI Analysis

The role also involves evaluating capital expenditure projects.

The selected candidate will conduct:

• Pre-ROI analysis
• Post-ROI analysis

Pre-ROI analysis helps assess the expected financial return before a capital investment is approved, while post-ROI analysis evaluates actual performance after the investment has been made.

Experience evaluating manufacturing equipment, capacity expansion, automation, facilities, or other CAPEX projects can be particularly relevant.

MIS and Profitability Reporting

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering monthly Management Information System (MIS) reports and detailed profitability analysis.

Reporting responsibilities include:

• Monthly MIS
• Cost-center reporting
• SKU-wise profitability
• Segment-level profitability
• Cost and margin analysis

SKU-wise profitability is especially important in an FMCG environment because different products can have significantly different production costs, margins, volumes, and commercial performance.

The Manager will use this information to provide data-driven insights for business decision-making.

SAP FICO and Master Data Governance

The position requires effective use of the SAP FICO module for cost control and financial reporting.

The selected candidate will also collaborate with the IT function on:

• Process improvements
• System-related enhancements
• Master data governance
• Improved use of SAP

Candidates should therefore be comfortable working across Finance, IT, Operations, and other departments rather than operating solely within the Accounts function.

IFRS, Local GAAP and Internal Controls

Qarshi Industries requires the Manager to ensure compliance with:

• IFRS
• Local GAAP
• Internal financial controls
• Organizational policies and procedures

Strong accounting knowledge is therefore essential alongside manufacturing costing experience.

Applicants should highlight relevant experience in financial controls, accounting standards, compliance, and financial reporting.

Internal and External Audits

The Manager will support both internal and external audits.

Responsibilities include providing:

• Required documentation
• Account reconciliations
• Costing information
• Supporting financial records
• Responses to audit requirements

The ability to maintain accurate documentation and respond to audit requirements within deadlines is important for this responsibility.

Continuous Improvement

Qarshi Industries also expects the selected professional to drive continuous improvement across finance and costing processes.

This includes improving:

• Costing processes
• Financial reporting
• SAP utilization
• Team capabilities
• Data quality
• Process efficiency

The Manager will also be expected to improve SAP proficiency across the team.

Team Leadership and Development

As a managerial position, the role includes responsibility for mentoring and developing the Accounts Department team.

The successful candidate should therefore have demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to develop finance professionals while maintaining strong operational performance.

Candidates with previous responsibility for leading costing, accounts, or finance teams should clearly mention the number of team members managed and the scope of their responsibilities.

Educational Requirements

Candidates should possess one of the following qualifications:

• CA
• CIMA
• CMA
• MBA Finance

Applicants should clearly mention their professional qualification or degree, institution/professional body, and current qualification status where relevant.

Experience Requirements

Qarshi Industries requires:

Minimum 8–10 years of experience in FMCG

along with:

3+ years in a cost-accounting leadership role

This makes the position suitable for experienced finance professionals rather than early- or mid-career accounting candidates.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate substantial exposure to manufacturing costing and FMCG finance operations.

Technical Requirements

A particularly important requirement is:

Advanced knowledge of SAP S/4HANA – FICO Module

Candidates should clearly explain their hands-on SAP experience rather than simply listing SAP under their software skills.

Relevant areas may include:

• Product costing
• Cost centers
• Standard costing
• Financial accounting
• Management accounting
• Profitability reporting
• Budgeting
• Cost-control processes
• Master data

Skills Relevant to the Position

Professionals applying for this position should ideally demonstrate capabilities in:

• Product and manufacturing costing
• Standard costing
• Activity-based costing
• SAP S/4HANA FICO
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Material, labor and overhead variance analysis
• BOM validation
• New-product costing
• CAPEX analysis
• ROI evaluation
• MIS reporting
• SKU-level profitability
• Cost-center analysis
• IFRS and local GAAP
• Internal controls
• Audit support
• Financial analysis
• Process improvement
• Team leadership
• Cross-functional collaboration

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is particularly relevant for senior costing and finance professionals working in FMCG or manufacturing organizations.

Candidates should consider applying if they:

• Hold a CA, CIMA, CMA, or MBA Finance qualification.
• Have at least 8–10 years of FMCG experience.
• Have spent 3+ years in a cost-accounting leadership position.
• Have advanced hands-on knowledge of SAP S/4HANA FICO.
• Understand manufacturing and product costing.
• Have led budgeting and forecasting exercises.
• Can analyze manufacturing variances and profitability.
• Understand IFRS, controls, and audit requirements.
• Have experience managing and developing finance teams.

What to Highlight in Your CV

For a managerial finance position such as this, candidates should highlight measurable achievements rather than only listing routine responsibilities.

Useful information can include:

• Number of years working with SAP S/4HANA FICO
• FMCG/manufacturing organizations worked with
• Product costing responsibilities
• Number of SKUs or product categories managed
• Cost savings achieved
• Improvements in gross margins
• Reduction in wastage or scrap
• Budget size managed
• Forecasting responsibilities
• CAPEX projects evaluated
• SAP implementation or process-improvement projects
• Audit and compliance experience
• Team size managed
• Major financial or operational improvements delivered

Quantifying achievements can help demonstrate the scale and business impact of previous responsibilities.

Job Location

The position is based in:

Hattar, Pakistan

Candidates should consider their availability to work at Qarshi Industries’ Hattar operations before applying.

How to Apply for Qarshi Industries Manager Costing & Accounts Job

Interested candidates should email their updated CV to:

[email protected]

The company has specifically instructed candidates to state the position title in the email subject line.

A suitable subject is:

Manager Costing & Accounts

Candidates should ensure that their CV clearly demonstrates relevant FMCG, cost-accounting leadership, and SAP S/4HANA FICO experience.

Application Deadline

The last date to apply is 28 September 2026.

Eligible candidates should submit their applications before the closing date.

[email protected]