Finance Manager Jobs in Abu Dhabi within heavy industry, energy, and infrastructure contracting are experiencing robust growth driven by ongoing ADNOC upstream expansions and major capital projects. An established engineering and construction contractor in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior Finance Manager with a remuneration package of up to AED 25,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
⚡ Quick Job Snapshot: Abu Dhabi Finance Manager
| Job Title: | Finance Manager – Oil & Gas / Infrastructure EPC Contracting |
| Hiring Firm: | RTC-1 Employment Services |
| Location: | Abu Dhabi, UAE (Head Office & Project Operations) |
| Reference Code: | GT-630976 |
| Monthly Salary: | AED 22,000 – AED 25,000 / month ($6,000 – $6,800 USD tax-free) |
| Working Hours: | Full-time (48 hours/week, 8 hours/day, Mon–Sat or Sun–Thu as per site operations) |
| Benefits: | Employment visa, comprehensive medical insurance, annual airfare, end-of-service gratuity |
1. Strategic Purpose & Scope of the Role
The Finance Manager leads the entire financial management lifecycle for high-value engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects in the UAE energy sector. The position acts as the commercial co-pilot to the General Manager, overseeing project cost control, project cash flow forecasting, multi-currency letters of credit (LCs), bank guarantees, and statutory tax compliance.
2. Core Financial & Operational Responsibilities
- Project Accounting & Earned Value Analysis: Implement percentage-of-completion (PoC) revenue recognition under IFRS 15 for multi-year EPC contracts. Track project budget variances, committed costs, and margin slippages.
- Statutory Compliance & UAE Corporate Tax: Prepare and file corporate tax returns under UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 (9% corporate tax regime), manage quarterly VAT returns, and coordinate annual external statutory audits with Big 4 audit partners.
- ERP Architecture & SAP Governance: Oversee financial accounting (FI) and controlling (CO) modules in SAP, ensuring automated reconciliations, fixed-asset tracking, and real-time management information systems (MIS).
- Treasury & Working Capital Management: Negotiate project financing facilities, project-specific overdrafts, and performance bonds with UAE commercial banks (FAB, ADCB, ENBD).
- Team Supervision: Lead and evaluate a departmental team of 6 to 10 accountants, payroll specialists, and billing controllers.
3. Candidate Requirements & Certifications
- Professional Qualifications: CA (Chartered Accountant), CPA, ACCA, or CMA certification is strictly required.
- Experience: 7 to 10+ years of total financial experience, with a proven track record in project-based industries (Oil & Gas, heavy civil infrastructure, marine engineering, or MEP contracting).
- ERP Expertise: Hands-on operational mastery of SAP ERP (S/4HANA or ECC 6.0) is essential.
- Local Expertise: Deep understanding of UAE VAT regulations, corporate tax transfer pricing rules, and WPS (Wages Protection System) payroll protocols.
4. Working Hours, UAE Labour Regulations & Gratuity
- Working Schedule: Standard 48 hours per week across industrial operations, with typical working hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Leave & Severance: 30 calendar days of annual paid leave, medical coverage under Daman/Abu Dhabi Health Authority guidelines, and statutory gratuity entitlements.
5. Application Instructions
- Apply directly via the GulfTalent listing under reference
GT-630976: GulfTalent Finance Manager Application Link. - Ensure your CV details your industry project portfolios (e.g. “Managed project finances for $80M EPC offshore platform expansion”) and ERP implementation experience.