Budget Controller
mselect is looking to hire a Budget Controller for a national oil and gas operator in Doha, Qatar. Candidates must have at least 7 years of relevant experience in project cost budget control, experience in the Oil & Gas industry is preferable. Fluency in English is a must.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
BH-MS0919
Bounty Hunter World
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare Work Program and Budget pack for Annual Budgets (CAPEX/OPEX/NON-ROUTINE) and ensure it is accurately mapped in SAP
- Prepare Budget Revisions/Supplementary Budget and ensure appropriate justification and supporting documentation is valid and enough
- Prepare AFEs with accuracy and ensure the requested AFE is following Policy and Procedures
- Ensure compliance with and implementation of approved Budget Control Procedures and Work Instructions
- Review reallocation journal/expenditure postings in SAP FI and advise proper allocation of AFE number and WBS Element
- Work in close coordination with the cost, planning & project team to ensure proper and timely recording of expenditure through Service Entry Sheets
- Provide solutions to the project team on budget issues and ensure invoices are processed and returned to Finance for payment within target dates
- Justify monthly and quarterly variance and ensure the reasons are valid and obtain mitigation measures from cost, planning & project team
- Review the project status, CWIP and Completion Certificates to ensure the capitalization process is in line with Policy and Procedures
- Participate in continuous improvement of budget control activities
- Capacity to prepare ad-hoc reports for specific budget and cost analyses when required
- Provide on-the-job coaching & development of staff
Requirements
- A university/college degree in financial accounting or CPA, ACCA CGMA or equivalent
- At least 7 years of relevant experience in project cost budget control
- Experience in the Oil & Gas industry is preferable
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Performs routine duties independently and refers to Line Supervisors on non-routine work
- Working knowledge in SAP (e.g. PS, MM modules) is essential
- Good knowledge of MS Office applications and Database particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
BH-MS0919
Bounty Hunter World
JOB SUMMARY
Budget Controller