Senior Specialist- Costing & Financial Studies

Roads and Transport Authority; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Roads and Transport Authority in Abu Dhabi, UAE, seeks a senior costing professional to drive cost accounting frameworks and automated reporting. You will lead variance analyses, cost recovery initiatives, and pricing analyses to support strategic financial decisions.

Ideal candidates hold a CPA/CMA with 6+ years of experience (8+ years with a Bachelor's) and a strong background in costing and estimation. This role requires on-site engagement with cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Economics.
• 6+ years with a Master's degree (8+ years with a Bachelor's).
• CPA or CMA certification is preferred.
• Experience in costing and estimation.

Responsibilities

• Support development of cost accounting frameworks and cost recovery models.
• Provide inputs to breakeven analysis and expenditure rationalization.
• Ensure compliance with cost accounting standards and audit requirements.
• Manage and operate the cost accounting system for services and activities.
• Prepare variance analyses, breakeven reports, and costing summaries.
• Develop automation-enabled tools and dashboards for costing and reporting.
• Track KPIs and link variance analysis to cost recovery targets.
• Conduct workshops to build cost awareness across departments.

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Cost reporting

Automation

Dashboards

Pricing analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Economics

Master's degree in Accounting or Economics

CPA

CMA

Job description

Job description

Job Purpose

Execute advanced costing activities including cost accounting system operations, variance analysis, and reconciliations to support financial decision-making. Provide accurate costing reports and advisory inputs to ensure compliance, cost control, and operational efficiency across RTA services.

Roles and Responsibilities

Strategy

• Support the development of cost accounting frameworks and cost recovery models in line with approved financial objectives.
• Provide inputs to breakeven analysis and expenditure rationalization, ensuring alignment with departmental cost plans.
• Ensure compliance with cost accounting standards, internal control procedures, and audit requirements

Operations

• Manage and operate and maintain the cost accounting system for assigned services and activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare variance analyses, breakeven reports, and costing summaries for review by senior management.
• Prepare standard cost and pricing analysis reports for decision-making.
• Coordinate with finance, and operational departments to validate cost elements, service pricing, and contractual obligations.
• Develop and implement automation-enabled tools and dashboards for costing, variance monitoring, and financial reporting.
• Track and report key cost performance indicators (KPIs), linking variance analysis to service efficiency and cost recovery targets.
• Conduct workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions to build cost awareness and financial capability across departments

Product / Process Improvement

• Recommend improvements in costing practices to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Contribute to automation initiatives for cost reporting and analytics.
• Support training and workshops to disseminate costing policies and practices within business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Accounting or Economics
• 6+ Years in case of Master's degree (8+ years in case of Bachelor's degree)
• Certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Must have experience in costing and estimation.