Senior Cost Accountant

Confidential; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our finance team in Abu Dhabi. You will drive cost control, reporting, and analysis to improve efficiency. You will work closely with operations and procurement on cost structures, budgeting, job costing, and month-end close.

Strong ERP SAP and Excel skills are essential. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cost accounting in construction/manufacturing environments and excellent analytical and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in cost accounting or related roles.
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or project-based environments is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and analyze cost structures, budgets, and variance reports
• Perform cost allocation, job costing, and profitability analysis
• Track and control project/operational costs and identify savings
• Prepare detailed cost reports for management and ops teams
• Support month-end closing related to cost accounting entries and reconciliations
• Work with operations, procurement, and site teams to ensure cost accuracy
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and standards

Skills

Cost accounting

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Costing software

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in cost accounting, analysis, and reporting, with the ability to work closely with operations and management to drive cost efficiency and financial control.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and analyze cost structures, budgets, and variance reports
• Perform cost allocation, job costing, and profitability analysis
• Track and control project / operational costs and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Prepare detailed cost reports for management and operational teams
• Support month-end closing related to cost accounting entries and reconciliations
• Work closely with operations, procurement, and site teams to ensure cost accuracy
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in cost accounting or similar roles
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or project-based environments is an advantage.
• Strong experience with ERP systems (SAP experience is a strong advantage)
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, formulas, cost models, data analysis)
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools is a plus

We value a diverse and inclusive workforce, believing it drives our success. We hire the best candidates based on their skills, experience, and qualifications, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities while preventing any form of discrimination.

If you’re a finance professional who thrives at the intersection of cost control, accounting, and data-driven reporting, we’d love to hear from you.