Cost Controller
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Zigma Limited is seeking a Cost Controller for the IMADP project to support budgeting, cost reporting, contract-variation assessment, and project cost-control activities. The role reports to the Project Finance & Control Manager and liaises with project package managers and the TEPNG Finance Department.
- Supports project budgets, monthly cost reports, final cost estimates, and cost variance analysis.
- Liaises with project package managers and the TEPNG Finance Department on accounting and funding.
- Uses cost-control tools including UNISUP and U-Cost and helps improve project procedures.
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Zigma Limited is seeking a Cost Controller for the IMADP project to support budgeting, cost reporting, contract-variation assessment, and project cost-control activities. The role reports to the Project Finance & Control Manager and liaises with project package managers and the TEPNG Finance Department.
- Supports project budgets, monthly cost reports, final cost estimates, and cost variance analysis.
- Liaises with project package managers and the TEPNG Finance Department on accounting and funding.
- Uses cost-control tools including UNISUP and U-Cost and helps improve project procedures.
- Reports directly to the Project Finance & Control Manager.
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- UnclearRelated work experienceThe text mentions experience, but the exact level should be confirmed at source.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in internship, finance, Cost controllerThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in NigeriaThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Other contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
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- Place your strongest Cost Controller evidence in the first half of your CV.
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- Add concrete examples related to internship, finance, Cost controller, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
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- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Cost Controller role in internship, finance?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Nigeria under the listed contract or schedule?
- Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
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Original source description
The job holder shall also prepare, analyze, process, and present all information and documentation related to Project costs and expenditures.
The job holder shall assist in implementing the Cost Control structure, Cost Control procedures and practices, Cost Control tools (UNISUP and U-Cost).
The job holder shall assist in observing and shall impose strict confidentiality all along the
The job holder assists in all the activities related to Budget and Cost Control on IMA Project and all along the course of the Project.
course of the Project. The job holder reports to the Project Finance & Control Manager
The job holder will also assist in liaising actively with all the Project Package Managers (mainly) and with TEPNG Finance Department for all matters related to cost control and accounting.
Activities
To assist in organizing, coordinating and control all the activities by informing, supporting, and directing personnel in their roles, responsibilities and objectives.
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 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 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 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 liaise actively with TEPNG Finance Department for all matters related to funding, cost and accounting as required (Commitments, invoice processing and payment, accruals, payment claims and disputes...)
To prepare for issuance the necessary Project cost information and data, Subsidiary and Partners / Shareholders / Concessionaire / Company.
To ensure strict confidentiality of all the Budget and Cost documentation (whatever its support)
To give advice and propose improvements with regards to the IMA Project coding structure to be developed.
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.
As a general manner, 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 gather ‘lessons learnt’ and provide feedback to other TOTALENERGIES entities as required.
Accountability:
Designee nominated is accountable to:
Division, Drilling and Completion Division; Engineering, Project and Modifications Division.
Have good relationships with other TEPNG entities such as Strategy and Planning Division, Production
Ensure a transversal way of working, with good team spirit.
Organize his/her job in full respect and within the limit of defined and approved planning & budgets.
Have good relationships with other Departments / Packages of the Division.
Qualifications
- Level / Diploma: BSc, or equivalent in related field
- Experience in similar position (years): 2+
- Languages: English mandatory
- Professional Experience (years): 5-10
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should:
- Click here to apply online
- Application Deadline:
- Not Specifed.
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