Senior Specialist - Costing & Financial Studies (Costing) | UAE National

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 requirementsOperations 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 departmentsProduct / 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.QualificationsBachelor’s/Master’s degree in Accounting or Economics6+ 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.