Management Accounting Controller

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Management Accounting Controller to join a dynamic team in Abu Dhabi. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the financial management of a manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate will be responsible for meeting internal and external reporting requirements, providing financial insights, and supporting management with key project performance metrics.

Key Responsibilities

As the Management Accounting Controller, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Budgeting & Planning:
• Prepare annual project and venture budgets in compliance with Project Framework Agreements (PFA) and Shareholders Agreements (SHA).
• Develop and implement budgeting guidelines while ensuring consistency.
• Challenge business inputs when necessary and maintain an audit trail of key assumptions and data sources.
• Prepare the annual five-year business plan.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis:
• Perform budget performance reporting, including variance analysis, cost forecasts, and commitment tracking.
• Maintain oversight of owner’s cost spending and report on cost performance.
• Review contractor cost and cash flow reports for compliance with agreed procedures, challenging discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain cash forecasts and prepare funding requests (cash calls).
• Risk Management & Compliance:
• Review finance, tax, and reporting clauses in new contracts to identify potential financial risks.
• Represent the finance function in risk management activities.
• Coordinate with project insurers, provide updates as required, and act as the focal point for claims procedures.
• Stakeholder Support:
• Provide financial input into weekly/monthly reports, steering committee presentations, and CEO dashboards.
• Support the review of contractor claims and variation requests.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as Project Management Team, Shared Services, and Treasury Manager.

Candidate Requirements

To excel in this role, you should meet the following qualifications:

• Education & Skills:
• Professional accounting qualification such as CIMA or ACCA is mandatory.
• Fluency in written and verbal English is essential.
• Extensive knowledge of international accounting standards (IAS) and financial reporting standards (IFRS).
• Proficiency in SAP software is required.
• Strong understanding of internal controls principles and delegation of authority processes.
• Experience & Competencies:
• Proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multicultural teams.
• Full knowledge of business processes related to large-scale projects.

If you are ready to take on this challenging yet rewarding role within a globally recognised organisation driving sustainability initiatives, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: Only candidates based in the UAE will be considered for this role. Due to the volume of applications, only qualified candidates will be contacted.