Senior Specialist – Costing & Financial Studies (Costing) | UAE National
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Date posted
November 12, 2026
Hiring location
Dubai
Career level
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting or Economics CPA or CMA certification relevant
Experience
6+ years with a master’s degree 8+ years with a bachelor’s degree
Quantity
1 person
Gender
Any
Description
Execute advanced costing activities and provide reliable financial analysis to support service planning, expenditure control, and management decisions. The role operates cost-accounting systems, prepares variance and break-even analysis, and supports cost recovery and pricing studies. It also works with operational and finance teams to validate cost data and improve the quality of financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain cost-accounting systems for assigned services and activities, ensuring complete and timely information.
- Prepare variance analyses, break-even reports, standard-cost calculations, and pricing summaries for management review.
- Contribute to cost-accounting frameworks and cost-recovery models aligned with approved financial objectives.
- Coordinate with finance and operational teams to validate cost elements, service prices, and contractual obligations.
- Develop dashboards and automated tools for costing, variance monitoring, and financial reporting.
- Monitor cost KPIs and link financial analysis to service efficiency and cost-recovery targets.
- Recommend improvements to costing methods, reporting, automation, and departmental awareness of financial controls.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
- At least 6 years of relevant experience for master’s degree holders or 8 years for bachelor’s degree holders.
- CPA or CMA certification is relevant. Demonstrated costing and estimation experience is required.
Skills and Competencies
Cost accounting, cost estimation, break-even analysis, standard costing, variance analysis, financial dashboards, automation, and management reporting.
Working Conditions
Full-time finance role based in Dubai, with close collaboration across finance and operating departments.
Professional Expectations
Maintain accurate records, communicate clearly, identify issues early, and follow through on agreed actions.
Employment Details
This is a full time position with the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The vacancy is restricted to UAE nationals. Salary: Not specified.
Skills
Country
UAE
select-type
Full Time
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