Cost Controller

Duties

Cost Control Activities

• Implement effective cost controls for departmental functions within the overall Mozambique LNG Project
• Responsible for Life Of Project (LOP) cost stewardship including budgeting, forecasting, change management, cost reporting, commitment tracking, invoice verification and cash flow projections
• Preparation of monthly cost reports and other financial analysis
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and budget updates in conjunction with scope owners & budget holders
• Support the scope owners & budget holders in promoting and tracking the identification of potential cost threats & opportunities
• Calculate and document the monthly Value of Work Done (VOWD) in accordance with Project procedures
• Provide ad-hoc cost control support/advice to project team members and project management
• Complete timely review of invoices to ensure payment in accordance with contract terms
• Assist in the cost assessment of any contract cost variations
• Administer the Request For Services work process for the assigned departmental functions
• Input and analyze data in the cost control applications to ensure project data integrity
• Other cost control tasks as required by Cost Control Manager
• Support gathering of cost control ‘lessons learnt’ and provide feedback to other project departments and/or entities
• Ensure strict confidentiality of all the Budget and Cost documentation

Interface with Finance & Audit Support Activities

• Perform invoice verification & finance assurance activities in accordance with project procedures
• Prepare monthly Sarbanes & Oxley (SOX) deliverables and support any other audit requirements
• Responsible in the SAP UNISOL System regarding invoice and commitment verification
• Liaise actively with Finance Department for all matters related to cost and accounting as required

General Requirements

• Ensures all corporate guidelines and processes are implemented and followed within the project
• Responsible for personal safety including compliance

Accountabilities

• The position activities will be performed in close collaboration and coordination with the Project Management
• The job holder will play an essential role in ensuring project budgets are proactively managed, accurately forecasted and implemented with the required level of project team ownership/accountability

Requisites

• Minimum Education: Engineer and/or Bachelor degree in Business Management or similar
• Minimum Experience: Preferably 3+ years of experience in major oil and gas project cost control
• Excellent commitment to performing timely deliverables and meeting challenging deadlines
• Promotes team spirit with ability to work with various stakeholders (international teams, vendors & subcontractors, affiliates, HQ, etc.)
• Strong communication and proficient presentation skills
• Knowledgeable and experienced with cost engineering principles and methods including budgeting and forecasting, change management, management systems/procedures, Cost and Work Breakdown Structures,
• Earned Value Systems and contingency management
• Language Requirements: Fluent English & Portuguese required. French language skills will assist performance

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted