MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

NADIA GLOBAL; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Oil & Gas sector in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a highly analytical Management Accountant to join their finance team. The successful candidate will handle budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis to support strategic decision-making. They should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, a professional qualification like ACCA or CPA, and at least 3–5 years of experience, preferably in oil & gas. Proficiency in financial software like SAP or Oracle and advanced Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification is mandatory.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the oil & gas industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and report on monthly management accounts with variance analysis.
• Develop and monitor budgets and forecasts for expenditure.
• Perform cost analysis and control for projects in the oil & gas sector.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Advanced Excel skills

Budgeting skills

Cost control skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our finance team within the Oil & Gas sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and financial reporting to support strategic decision-making. This role requires a solid understanding of the oil & gas industry's cost structures, project accounting, and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, analyze, and report on monthly management accounts, including variance analysis.
• Develop and monitor budgets and forecasts for operational and capital expenditure.
• Perform cost analysis and cost control for upstream/downstream projects, including drilling, exploration, production, and refining.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and project teams to ensure financial data integrity and accuracy.
• Analyze financial performance and provide insights to senior management for business planning and decision-making.
• Support joint venture accounting and cost recovery processes.
• Assist with financial modeling for new projects, investments, and acquisitions.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, policies, and statutory reporting standards.
• Prepare reports for internal stakeholders, partners, and regulatory bodies as required.
• Coordinate external and internal audits and respond to audit queries in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent) is mandatory.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the oil & gas or energy industry.
• Strong knowledge of management accounting, budgeting, and cost control in a project-based environment.
• Proficient in financial software SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems).
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.