Cost Controller
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SPIE Oil & Gas Services is hiring a Cost Controller for its Port Harcourt, Rivers office to support TEPNG project cost management, budgeting, and reporting. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or similar and around 15 years of oil and gas experience, including at least 5 years as a Cost & Budget Lead.
- Cost Controller role based in Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
- Requires 15 years of oil and gas experience with 5 years in a cost and budget lead role
- Involves building and managing project cost reporting and budgeting systems
- Supports SAP UNISUP and U-Cost tools, SOX compliance, and invoice approval workflows
- Part of a major international oil and gas services group operating across Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific
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- Required15+ 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.
- PreferredPractical evidence in internship, finance, Cost ControlThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Port HarcourtThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Cost Controller at SPIE Oil & Gas Services ⏲ Aug 10, 2026, 8:01 AM ⋕ View all Oil & Gas jobs SPIE Oil & Gas Services (part of the SPIE Group) provides a complete range of services to some of the world’s largest oil and gas companies through its network of offices in 25 countries across Africa, the Middle-East and Asia-Pacific. Our turnover has more than doubled in the last few years thanks to the dedication of our 4,000 employees to whom we give training, recognition, and genuine opportunities for career development. In order to support this growth, SPIE Oil & Gas Services is always seeking talented individuals to join its teams. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Cost Controller Job Reference: 2026-44360 Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers Responsibilties Build TEPNG Project Management System: Propose appropriate cost reporting cut offs and standardization and consolidation of reporting, streamlining reporting routines. Support the updating of annual Budget, project CAPEX follows up and simplify processes between projects and other entities, clarifying responsibilities: and involvements. Support the CMS (to be followed by PPM) by identifying all associated Capex, budget, estimating, cost control with invoice and payment status and cash call status are performed following generic documents, templates, forms standardizing method and improving quality and efficiency, in line with head quarter procedures and guidelines. Control the portfolio: To prepare for issuance the necessary Project cost information and data, Subsidiary and Partners / Shareholders / Concessionaire / Company. To lead (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. Identify high level Risks (overruns, CPN & contingencies) and opportunities at portfolio level with mitigation actions. Manage the cost reporting teams to consolidate the various project reports into various key budgeting and schedule activities for the PPM activities to allow for on time payment. To monitor the necessary checks, approval functions for invoices submitted, in accordance with Contracts, Project & Company procedures, Sarbanes & Oxley, (SOX) requirements: and DoA workflows Coordinates actively with all the PC & Package Managers and mainly with TEPNG Finance Department for all matters related to payment and accounting to get necessary support and any insights to improve implementation or anticipation. Monitor implementation of the Cost Control structure, Cost Control procedures, Cost Control SAP tools (UNISUP & U-Cost). To provide support into the UNISUP System, regarding payment schedules (cash calls), invoicing and cost control issues as required. 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 Provide support and resources to projects: Propose and Manage services on behalf of projects or share experienced resources e.g. cost. Profile Qualifications / Experience: Required: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting and or similar background. Typically, 15 years of oil and gas industry professional experience, of which at least 5 years in an equivalent position as a Cost & Budget Lead. HSE Objectives: Support the anomaly and downgraded situations tracking and closure process. Assists to ensure closure of outstanding FM&A Synergy recommendations. Assists in the close out of all pending Synergy actions/recommendations. Attends all FM&A HSE Committee Meetings. Familiarize self with Company's emergency procedures, carry out assigned responsibilities: safely and report any incident, unsafe act or operation. Assists in the renewal of ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2015 certifications for Company's facilities. Supports the Permit to Work (PTW) process & Perfect Day initiative at his location. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online View all Jobs in Nigeria Rivers State Cost Controller job vacancies in Nigeria