Senior Cost Accountant

We Are Hiring: Senior Cost AccountantWe are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Accountant with a strong background in cost accounting and financial analysis within the UAE construction and/or manufacturing sectors.The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring project and production costs, analysing financial performance, preparing management reports, and supporting effective cost control across operations.Key Responsibilities:Develop, monitor, and analyse cost structures, budgets, forecasts, and variance reports.Perform cost allocation, job costing, project costing, production costing, and profitability analysis.Monitor and control material, labour, equipment, overhead, project, and operational costs.Track work-in-progress, inventory valuation, and the allocation of direct and indirect costs.Identify cost variances, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities.Prepare detailed cost, profitability, and management reports.Support month-end closing, including cost accounting entries, accruals, reconciliations, and provisions.Work closely with operations, procurement, production, project, and site teams to ensure accurate cost recording.Maintain accurate cost and accounting records in Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision).Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company financial policies.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.Minimum 10 years of relevant accounting and cost-control experience.Strong UAE experience within the construction and/or manufacturing sector.Proven experience in cost accounting, cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.Strong knowledge of project costing, production costing, inventory valuation, and work-in-progress accounting.Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) is mandatory.SAP experience is an advantage.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Good knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, and Corporate Tax regulations.Professional accounting qualifications such as CMA, ACCA, CPA, or CA are an advantage..Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.High attention to detail and the ability to meet reporting deadlines.Applicants must currently be available in the UAE.