Junior Cost Controller – UAE National (Dubai)

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Emirati graduate to join our Waste‑to‑Energy O&M plant in Dubai as a Junior Cost Controller. The role offers a structured six‑month rotation across Accounting, Procurement, Stores, Operations and Maintenance to build a solid foundation in industrial finance.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor O&M expenditures against approved budgets and forecasts.
• Track cost categories such as spare parts, consumables, chemicals, manpower and utilities.
• Review purchase requisitions, orders and invoices for completeness and basic financial accuracy.
• Support inventory cost tracking and consumption analysis with the warehouse team.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, variance analysis and dashboards using Excel, Power BI and ERP data (Dynamics 365).
• Assist in monthly closing activities, data collection and accrual preparation.
• Collect and consolidate financial and operational data for management reporting.
• Help prepare the annual O&M budget and quarterly forecast updates.
• Coordinate with Operations and Maintenance to understand cost drivers and track work orders in the CMMS.
• Verify subcontractor invoices against work completion and contractual terms.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience; internships or university projects in finance/accounting are a plus.
• UAE National – eligibility under the Nafis program.
• Willingness to learn and work in an industrial environment.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Power BI
• Dynamics 365 ERP
• CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)