Senior Cost Accountant Jobs in Dubai, UAE | FMCG Industry
Join a leading FMCG business in Dubai as a Senior Cost Accountant. CMA Final required with 5+ years experience in product costing, inventory control, and SAP.
About the Company
Leading FMCG business in DubaiWe are a well-established FMCG company operating in Dubai, UAE, with a strong presence in the manufacturing and distribution of consumer goods. Our organization is committed to delivering high-quality products to customers across the region through innovation, operational excellence, and a dedicated team of professionals.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our finance team and support our growing operations with meaningful cost insights and strategic financial analysis.
Job Overview
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our FMCG business in Dubai, UAE. The ideal candidate will have CMA Final or equivalent qualification in Costing with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience. The role involves product costing, budgeting, variance analysis, inventory costing, stock audits, MIS reporting, and profitability analysis. SAP experience is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cost optimization and efficiency improvement in a dynamic FMCG environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Product costing, budgeting and variance analysis.
- Inventory costing, control and stock audits.
- Preparation of MIS reports and financial analysis.
- Cost monitoring and profitability analysis.
- Supporting management/business decisions with meaningful cost insights.
- Identifying cost optimization and efficiency improvement opportunities.
Qualifications & Requirements
The ideal candidate for this Senior Cost Accountant vacancy in Dubai must meet the following criteria:
Mandatory Qualifications
- CMA Final or equivalent qualification in Costing.
- 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in FMCG or Manufacturing.
- Strong analytical and Excel skills.
- Good understanding of costing and inventory accounting.
Preferred Qualifications
- SAP experience will be an added advantage.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
How to Write a Strong CV for This Role
- 1Highlight your CMA Final or equivalent costing qualification prominently at the top of your CV.
- 2Showcase your FMCG or manufacturing experience with specific examples of product costing and inventory control.
- 3Include keywords like "Senior Cost Accountant", "Product Costing", "Variance Analysis", "SAP", "Dubai" for ATS.
- 4Quantify your achievements such as "reduced product cost by X%" or "improved inventory accuracy by X%".
- 5Keep it to 1–2 clean pages — recruiters scan in 30 seconds.
- 6Send your CV as a PDF to preserve formatting on every device.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Cost Accountant position?
To apply, send your CV to shanskallingal@gmail.com with the subject line "Senior Cost Accountant – Dubai".
What is the most important requirement for this role?
The most critical requirements are CMA Final or equivalent costing qualification, 5+ years of experience in FMCG/Manufacturing, and strong product costing and inventory accounting skills.
How much experience is needed for this Senior Cost Accountant job?
This role requires a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in costing, preferably in FMCG or Manufacturing.
Is SAP experience required for this position?
SAP experience is preferred and will be an added advantage, but it is not mandatory.
When is the joining date?
We are looking for immediate joiners. Please ensure your availability before applying.
