Senior Cost Specialist

Ref No: LAG003U Employment Type: Contractor Job Level: Experienced Reporting Manager Title: HOD Management of Projects Duration of Contract: 12 Months Job Description

Develop, implement and control the project accounting and job costing system to meet project requirements
Take ownership of the cost control function and ensure integrity of the data being processed
Interface with project personnel to develop project forecasts and analyse project costs
Supervise any supporting roles in the project cost control area
Liaise with clients to clarify cost related issues and develop timely and meaningful monthly invoices.  Ensure payment of invoices according to EPCM contract terms
Preparation of project invoices in conjunction with the Accounts Department
Liaise with Client for reporting purposes
Preparation of monthly financial reports for the project.  Also prepare other financial analysis as required on an ad-hoc basis
Implement financial controls including controlling authorisations of expenditure and cash flow projections
Preparation of budgets in conjunction with engineering and construction team members
Ensure effective coordination and cooperation between other team members, particularly in regard to cost, planning (forecasting) and procurement matters
Prepare and control Inter Entity Work Orders
Quality Assurance – Responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of the Quality Assurance system relevant to the Pipelines & Terminals Business Unit
Safety – Responsible for personal safety safe working practices for the Pipelines & Terminals Business Unit. Understand and follow OH&S procedures.
Quality Assurance – Responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of the Quality Assurance system relevant to the BU, etc

Requirements Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Chartered Accountant or CPA, or Engineering Degree or relevant years experience

Industry Specific Experience:

8 – 10 years professional experience in related duties

Job Specific Knowledge:

Develop, coordinate and manage procedures to ensure the efficient cost control of the Projects, including the recording, controlling, forecasting and reporting of all financial matters.

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