Our client, a major Oil and Gas Operator are seeking a Junior Cost Controller for a 10-month contract with potential to extend.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of daily cost control activities across the clients projects.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Responsible for daily cost controls activities under the supervision of senior cost controller, including but not limited to;
• Processing – CTR/PR/PO
• Checking contractor invoices submissions against PO and approving SES
• Responsible for reviewing and verifying EPC Contractor invoices and supporting documentation.
• Responsible for reviewing and verifying EPC Contractor monthly cost report.
• Responsible for reviewing and verifying MSC Contractor invoices and supporting documentation.
• End of Month Activities including SAP Downloads, Project Cost Database updates (Spreadsheet)
• Contribution to other project management activities such as contract management, planning, document control, project admin (only ever Ad hoc)

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills
• Collaborative attitude
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• Work collaboratively within Company organization and wider Project Controls team to achieve the project objectives.
• Proactive engagement with both Company and Contractor Personnel to resolve any issues that may arise.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Commerce/Business Degree preferred (not essential if sufficient work experience)
• 1-3 years Cost Control within O&G sector
• Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables; Charts; advanced formulas)
• SAP knowledge a must
• Power Bi (working knowledge only – view reports)
• Basic MS Suite (Word, PowerPoint etc.)

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