Cost Controller
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Full-time Cost Controller role in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, with WTS Energy for an oil and gas project. Responsible for budget and cost control, cost reporting, and liaising with project and finance teams. Requires a BA/BSc/HND and five years of relevant experience.
- Job type: Full Time
- Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Minimum experience: 5 years
- Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy
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- Required5+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
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- RequiredAvailability to work in Port HarcourtThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Original source description
WTS Energy is the leading Consultant/Manpower Supply company to the international Oil, Gas and Energy industry. We supply Consultants to the Projects and Operations of our Clients. We also perform Outsourcing Services like Project Recruitment Campaigns and Workforce Management in Oil and Gas regions around the world. We operate globally with offices in 16 c... Read more about this company Cost Controller Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience: 5 years Location Rivers City Port Harcourt Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit , Risk Management and Compliance Purpose The job holder is responsible for all the activities related to Budget and Cost Control on IMA Project and all along the course of the Project. The job holder shall implement the Cost Control structure, Cost Control procedures and practices, Cost Control tools (UNISUP and U-Cost). The job holder shall also prepare, analyze, process, and present all information and documentation related to Project costs and expenditures. The job holder will also have to liaise actively with all the Project Package Managers (mainly) and with the company Finance Department for all matters related to cost control and accounting. The job holder shall observe and shall impose strict confidentiality all along the course of the Project. The job holder reports to the Project Control Manager and Group GM Accounts. The job holder is also accountable for demonstrating an exemplary behaviour with regard to HSSE rules & requirements: and for implementing and controlling HSSE rules within his area of responsibility Key Responsibilities: In general, to provide assistance to the Project Management for all matters related to Budget and Cost Control for IMA Project activities and general Cost reporting. To organize, co-ordinate and control all the activities by informing, supporting, and directing personnel in their roles, responsibilities: and objectives. To give advice and propose improvements with regard to the IMA Project Cost coding structure to be developed. To ensure right implementation and propose improvements of Project and Corporate procedures, means and tools in order 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 members of the Project Team and provide “ad hoc” economics support as required. To provide the necessary checks and 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 updates, 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 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 the Project Control Manager, highlighting achieved progress and timely reporting any area of concern or problem encountered; to assist and support him with all matters related to Cost Control. To gather ‘lessons learnt’ and provide feedback and update the company as required. Requirements: Level / Diploma: BSc, or equivalent in related field. Experience: in similar position (years): 5 Professional Experience: (years): 5-15 Good general administration, organisational ability and leadership skills are paramount. Languages: English mandatory Level / Diploma: BSc, or equivalent in related field. Experience: in similar position (years): 5 Professional Experience: (years): 5-15 Computer expertise required Proficiency in the use of SAP / Sage v12 Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to WTS Energy on www.wtsenergy.com to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.