Cost Accountant

Weatherford International Oil Field Services; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford International Oil Field Services in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Cost Accountant Analyst to support day-to-day costing and financial reporting in a JD Edwards environment. The role involves standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting, along with building technical and analytical skills in the finance function.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting or Finance, strong analytical abilities, and a willingness to learn. This position supports compliance with GAAP and requires effective communication and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Exposure to cost accounting, variance analysis or inventory is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain standard costs across BOMs and routings within JDE.
• Assist with month-end cost accounting close activities.
• Analyze manufacturing variances, including Job Cost Variance (JCV) and Purchase Price Variance (PPV).

Skills

Understanding of accounting principles and GAAP

Analytical mindset with attention to detail

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Solid Microsoft Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

CPA, CA, ICWA or ACCA qualification

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE) EnterpriseOne

Job description

Job Overview

The Cost Accountant Analyst supports the Plant Accounting team at ADM Abu Dhabi in day-to-day costing and financial reporting activities within a JD Edwards (JDE) environment. Reporting to the Plant Controller, this role supports standard costing, variance analysis, inventory accounting and period-close processes while building the technical and analytical skills needed for progression within the function.

Responsibilities

• Support and help maintain standard costs across BOMs and routings within JDE, taking ownership of assigned areas under the direction of the Plant Controller.
• Support the annual cost roll process by preparing and validating cost component data.
• Help review and update labor and overhead rate schedules in line with inputs from operations and HR.
• Assist with month‑end cost accounting close activities, including work order closures and WIP reconciliation in JDE.
• Support accurate cost allocation and posting of manufacturing transactions in the ERP system.
• Assist in analyzing manufacturing variances, including Job Cost Variance (JCV) and Purchase Price Variance (PPV).
• Prepare variance schedules comparing standard costs to actual production costs, document findings and present summary reports to the Plant Controller.
• Support preparation of variance and performance reports for plant management review.
• Assist with financial modeling and ad hoc analysis as directed.
• Assist in coordinating cost accounting and reporting activities to meet monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines.
• Support compliance with GAAP and internal financial policies in all cost accounting activities.
• Perform account reconciliations and assist with balance sheet reviews and general ledger activities during period close.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation to support audit readiness.
• Serve as a focal point for internal and external audit requests, coordinating documentation and analysis as required.
• Assist in coordinating physical inventory counts and fixed asset verification processes.
• Support cycle‑count programs, ensuring timely posting and reconciliation within JDE.
• Help investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in coordination with operations and supply chain teams.
• Liaise with production teams to support alignment on costing assumptions and inventory valuation.
• Contribute ideas for improvement across costing, reporting and inventory processes.
• Support ERP system improvements related to costing and financial reporting.
• Adhere to internal controls and support the strengthening of financial governance frameworks.
• Build collaborative working relationships across operations, supply chain and finance teams.

Skills

• Good understanding of accounting principles and GAAP.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines with guidance.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a manufacturing finance environment.
• Solid Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP and basic financial modeling.
• Exposure to JD Edwards (JDE) EnterpriseOne or another ERP system is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is required.
• CPA, CA, ICWA or ACCA qualification is preferred.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Some exposure to cost accounting, variance analysis or inventory is preferred.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.