Lead Cost Controller

Duration/Location

• Starting date: June 2025
• Duration: 12 months
• Renewable: Yes
• Location: Muscat, Oman
• Status: Residential
• Allowances: Yes

Missions / Service Dimensions

The Service Holder is responsible for all project cost control activities and shall:

• Ensure efficient and accurate receipt, registration, analysis, processing, and filing of all project cost documentation.
• Support the Project Control and Project Team in all matters relating to the Cost Control area.
• Contribute to the delivery of the project on time and within budget.
• Demonstrate exemplary behaviour regarding HSE rules and Company Ethics.
• Observe and enforce strict confidentiality throughout the project.

Activities

Budget

• Participate in the preparation of the Project Budget (internal & external).
• Coordinate the issuance of various budgets with input from the Project Team.
• Provide ad-hoc support when required.

Cost Reporting

• Prepare cost control reports and assist with cost trend analysis.
• Monitor and assess commitments, variations, and the value of work done.

Cost Control

• Control and input commitments data and allocate them to budgets.
• Verify contractor/vendor invoices and cash calls.
• Prepare cash flow estimates and final cost forecasts.
• Administer the RFS process (open, register, control, report, close).
• Monitor AFE preparation, changes, contingency usage.
• Develop WBS, CBS, and comprehensive cost control procedures.

Invoicing

• Implement an efficient invoicing process across project locations.
• Liaise with TEPOD accounting to ensure timely invoice payments.

Coordination & Reporting

• Organize and control the Cost Control team.
• Advise on cost coding structures.
• Provide input into UNISUP for cost control and invoicing.
• Monitor project cost trends and maintain final cost estimates.
• Prepare monthly reports and maintain documentation confidentiality.
• Interface with Finance, Subsidiary, Partners, Authorities, and internal stakeholders.
• Update procedures reflecting the latest project execution strategies.
• Report regularly to Budget & Cost Control Lead Engineer.
• Identify deviations and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in feedback and lessons learned sharing.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Degree in Accounting, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience: 15+ years in cost control, including 10+ in projects (preferably oil/gas), with supervisory and yard experience.
• Systems: Strong knowledge of SAP and MS Office tools.
• Languages: English and French (mandatory).

Required Competencies

• Cost Control techniques - 4/4
• Budget & Cost Control tools - 4/4
• Accounting techniques/tools - 4/4
• Contract/PO knowledge - 3/4
• Project Management - 3-4/4
• Company rules & procedures - 4/4
• Team management - 3-4/4
• Knowledge of international standards - 3/4