Specialist - Costing & Financial Studies | UAE National

Job Purpose Execute daily financial and cost accounting activities to ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and integrity of financial data and providing financial inputs on fees, agreements, and transformation initiatives to safeguard RTA’s interests and enhance financial sustainability. Support forecasting, analysis, reconciliation, and reporting processes while maintaining effective accounting systems and internal controls in line with RTA standards.Roles and Responsibilities Strategy Apply cost accounting principles to provide detailed actionable cost information not available in general accounting systems.Support business modeling and financial analysis to contribute to informed and evidence-based financial decision-making.Prepare key performance indicator (KPI) results for related cost activities and analyze the resultsContribute to pricing studies for new or revised services in line with approved financial frameworks.Provide inputs to legislative and policy proposals related to service pricing and cost recovery.Conduct financial impact assessments for agreements, and MoUs prior to approvalAssess employee and customer suggestions for financial impact and prepare supporting studies.Operations Prepare, review, and analyze financial reports to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with accounting standards.Implement and control day-to-day accounting, costing, forecasting and reporting activities.Apply cost accounting principles that provide detailed activity information not provided by financial accountingAssist with preparation of monthly cost reports.Conduct comparative financial analysis of activities according to statistical data and coordinate with concerned departmentsCommunicate results of analysis with internal and external stakeholders, recommending corrective procedures where needed.Recommend enhancements to financial study methodologies to improve accuracy, reliability and consistency.Review and update policies and procedures related to financial studies in line with RTA requirements.Product / Process Improvement Monitor cost changes and conduct variance analysis to enhance accuracy and reliability of reporting.Recommend corrective measures and process enhancements to strengthen financial controls and cost management practices.Support continuous improvement initiatives in financial systems, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and best practices.QualificationsBachelor’s/Master’s degree in Accounting or EconomicsMust have 3+ years experience in case of Master’s degree (5+ years in case of Bachelor’s degree)Certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA)Must have experience in Financial studies, financial analysis, pricing and benchmarking