COST CONTROLLER

The Client is an operator specializing in Oil & Gas projects.

The job holder assists in all the activities related to Budget and Cost Control all along the course of the Project

ACTIVITIES
As a general manner, to provide assistance to the Project Management for all matters related to Budget and Cost Control for Project activities and general Cost reporting.
•To assist in organizing, coordinating and control all the activities by informing, supporting, and directing personnel in their roles, responsibilities and objectives.
•To give advice and propose improvements with regards to the  Project coding structure to be developed.
•To ensure the right implementation and propose improvements of Project and Corporate procedures, means and tools to ensure the efficient organization and operation of the Project Cost Control activities.
•To participate (from Cost Control point of view) in the preparation / consolidation and review of the various Project budgets and updates (internal and external / Annual and Multiyear) with inputs from the manager and members of the Project Team and provide “ad hoc” economics support as required.
•To provide the necessary checks, approval functions for invoices submitted, in accordance with Contracts, Project & Company procedures, Sarbanes & Oxley requirements and DoA.
•To provide input into the UNISUP System, regarding payment schedules (cash calls), invoicing and cost control issues as required.
•To prepare for issuance the necessary Project cost information and data, Subsidiary and Partners / Shareholders / Concessionaire / Company.
•To assist in the cost assessment of any contract variations and identify any Project cost trends, drifts, variances data update and maintain the Project Final Cost Estimate, prepare the Monthly Cost Report with comments.
•To liaise actively with Finance Department for all matters related to funding, cost and accounting as required (Commitments, invoice processing and payment, accruals, payment claims and disputes...)
•To ensure strict confidentiality of all the Budget and Cost documentation (whatever its support)
•To timely report to Project Finance & Control Manager, highlighting achieved progress and timely reporting any area of concern or problem encountered; to assist and support him/her with all matters related to Cost Control.
•To gather ‘lessons learnt’ and provide feedback to other Company's entities as required.

Professional Experience (years): 5-10
Experience in similar position (years): 2+
Level / Diploma: BSc, or equivalent in related field
Languages: English mandatory

The position is open to only Nigerian Nationals only