NES Fircroft are looking for a local Cost Controller to join a major operator in Muscat, Oman. This role is strictly for a Omani national or someone that is already based in Oman.

The Cost Controller will work within Project Control team supporting the project in Cost Control management during Execution phase.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• undertakes the day-to-day Cost Control activities
• is key in the invoicing process, comprising the invoicing from the different suppliers and between the different locations of each project
• supports the Project Control and Project Team in all matters relating to Cost Control area
• shall contribute to delivery of the project in time and in budget
• shall observe & impose strict confidentiality all along the course of the Project
• Ensure efficient and accurate invoice workflow process
• Monitor invoices receipt, registration, cost allocation, rates and contractual compliance analysis
• Invoice validation workflow management
• Invoicing and invoice rejected management
• Payment follow-up, in liaison with the accounting departments to enable timely payments
• Advance payment deduction calculation, monthly values forecast, cash calls estimation
• Filing of all project cost documentation accordingly
• Participate to the Project Budget preparation
• Collect the necessary input (internal & external) for the budget preparation, revision and Final Cost Estimation
• Take part of the Budget variations analysis and presentation to budget owners
• Preparation and monitoring of AFE’s
• Provide "ad-hoc" support as required

DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES 

• Participate to Project expenditures monitoring and follow-up
• Take part of the purchase process: Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order creation and follow-up
• Control the internal and external commitments and cost allocation, proceed with necessary reallocations
• Ensure RFS full process administration (open, register, analysis, control, report, closure)
• Assistance on Site man-hours follow-up, mobilisation plan cost estimation / forecasting
• Responsible for the team time writing (“CATS”) complete and on time,
• Assist with establishment of comprehensive cost control procedures, maintaining appropriate costing philosophy and Cost Control methodology as per Company Standards and metier recommendations
• File all the cost control documents and follow up according to the document filing system
• Take part of the MM module implementation within our ERP (SAP)
• Collect all the necessary data to proceed with the monthly closure
• Review the Commitment Scheduler and prepare appropriate accruals
• Participate to the monthly Cost Control reports, analysis and presentation
• Provide input to the cash flow estimation and monthly cash calls

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Good communication skills
• Highly developed cross-cultural influencing skills for work with personnel of varied nationalities and backgrounds.
• Knowledge and experience to identify potential cost deviation and control issues
• Ready to adopt a flexible work approach.
• Self-motivated.
• Good team player.
• The ability to transfer know-how

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & BACKGROUND
Professional Experience (years): 8
Experience in similar position (years): 4 years’ experience with Projects Cost Control Systems (preferably in Oil & Gas Industry), Experience operating in Fabrication/Construction yards
Level / Diploma: Degree qualified in Accounting, Engineering or similar
Technical competencies: High level of understanding of SAP systems and Project requirements in alignment with Project Execution and Handover requirements Sound IT (EXCEL, PowerPoint, PDF, PowerBI) and systems management knowledge
Languages: English mandatory

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.