Cost Controller

Our client, a major Oil and Gas Operator, is seeking a Cost Controller for an initial 12-month contract.

The successful Cost Controller will be responsible for the daily cost control activities for Offshore Development Projects under the supervision of the Senior Cost Controller.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures. Always ensuring the welfare of personnel and the protection of assets and the environment.

• Responsible for daily cost controls activities under the supervision of senior cost controller including but not limited to;
  • Manage PO commitments & SAP actuals.
  • Calculate and verify monthly Value of Work Done (VoWD).
  • Manage CTR/PR/PO creation process.
  • Support the preparation of the monthly cash call.
  • Monthly analysis and reporting against Project Budgets and Quarterly Forecasts. (3+9, 6+6, 9+3 etc)
  • Preparation of expenditure forecasts and cash flow phasing.
  • Monthly update of Ecosys and PowerBi Reporting
• Assist in the preparation and management of annual project budgets. (WP&B)
• Monthly FTE reporting and allocation of Owner Costs
• Variance Analysis and Commentary
• Responsible to manage the internal cost control system (Ecosys) including interface with accounting system (SAP) and Reporting System (PowerBi)
• Responsible to review and verify EPC Contractor’s monthly invoice and supporting documentation.
• Responsible to review and verify EPC Contractor’s monthly cost report.
• Support Senior Cost Controller with Scenario Planning/Forecast activities upon request.
• Contribution to project close-out activities including Project Close-out Report and Lessons Learned.
• Self-motivated, driven, analytical, pragmatic & goal-oriented
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to influence and drive desired outcomes. (internal & external)
• Proactive collaboration and engagement with Key Stakeholders
• Prioritization of multiple tasks, deliverables and priorities
• Work collaboratively within the wider integrated Project Controls team.
• Effective teamwork with multiple stakeholders involved during pre-project and execution stages.
• Enthusiastic attitude capable of positively influencing the team and various contractors and suppliers. Work to achieve common project goals and objectives.
• Proactively adhere to and promote the Company workplace values and behaviors, exercising tolerance and respect for diversity.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in either Engineering or Business
• Background in O&G and our Major Capital Project environments.
• Client / Operator is highly desired

Required Key Skills:

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
• SAP
• PowerBI
• EcoSys (or other CMS)
• MS Office applications

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