Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates| Posted on 12/10/2023Cost Controller shall be responsible for the development and monitoring of budgets; challenging the expenditure;and forecasting of future spend, all of which are fundamental and essential in enabling the Project to improve thecontrol of costs and accurately plan/budget for the future.ActivitiesParticipate in the budget preparation: support Project Director and Project Control Manager in presenting anddefending the budget in front of Partners and Authorities.Prepare for issuance the necessary Project, Partners /Authorities, Group cost information and data.Organize, co-ordinate and control all the activities of the Cost Control team by informing, supporting, directingand training relevant personnel in their roles, responsibilities and objectives.Propose and agree with Ratawi-Hub and Headquarters Finance departments the Project WBS and Cost codingstructure.Ensure the correct implementation of and propose improvements to Project and Corporate procedures, meansand tools in order to ensure the efficient organisation and operation of the Project Cost Control activities.Participate (from Cost Control point of view) in the preparation / consolidation and review of the various Projectbudgets and updates (internal and external / Annual and Multiyear) with inputs from the members of theProject Team, and provide “ad hoc” economics support as required.Provide the necessary checks, approval functions for invoices submitted, in accordance with Contracts, Project& Company procedures, Sarbanes & Oxley requirements and DoA.Provide input into the UNISUP System, regarding payment schedules (cash calls), invoicing and cost controlissues as required.Assist in the cost assessment of any contract variations and identify any Project cost trends, drifts, variancesdata update and maintain the Project Final Cost Estimate, prepare the Monthly Cost Report with comments.Liaise actively with Ratawi Hub Finance Department for all matters related to cost and accounting as required(Commitments, invoice processing and payment, accruals, payment claims and disputes)Ensure strict confidentiality of all the Budget and Cost documentationOrganize, co-ordinate and control all the activities of the Cost Control team by informing, supporting anddirecting personnel in their roles, responsibilities and objectives.AccountabilitiesCo-ordinate, perform and control the activities of the Project Cost Control function. To prepare, analyze,evaluate, process and present information and documentation relating to the Project budget and cost controlactivities.Provide upon request from Management, key and reliable information with relevant supporting comments onthe project execution in order to be in position to control and monitor the Estimated Final Costs.Provide upon request from Ratawi Hub Finance, for the budgeting exercise purpose, relevant information onthe budgets, estimates, and performance (figures, comments and pertinent analysis) towards the Financedivision.Qualifications/Experience requiredQualification:Engineering/bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or another related field.Experience:10+ years’ experience in Cost control. Project experience and local experience is preferred. Strong knowledgeof Company Finance and Cost control processesAdvanced knowledge & experience in use of relevant computer systems and software (UNISUP, otherinformation management system, Excel, Word, Powerpoint)Experience in Engineering/Construction commercial or contracts administration role. Ability to listen to andunderstand the signals and queries from various interlocutors.Languages: English is mandatory, knowledge of French and Arabic is a plus
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