Assistant Cost Controller

Job Title: Assistant Cost Controller

Organisation: SeaOwl Energy Services

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

SeaOwl Energy Services manages the complete recruitment cycle from sourcing, recruitment, mobilization and personnel planning for energy customers. It is specialized in highly-skilled profiles and the underlying activity of designees / staff mainly covers drilling and off-shore oil rig management. It also provides scalable, integrated operations & maintenance resources and services covering the lifecycle of energy assets, as well as tele-operated surveillance and maintenance services.

Job Summary: The Assistant Cost Controller will support procurement activities, supplier management, budget monitoring, cost control and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Source, evaluate and conduct due diligence on suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality and compliance.

Negotiate supplier terms, prepare purchase orders and maintain an approved supplier database.

Monitor supplier performance, contractual obligations and QHSE compliance.

Verify supplier invoices against approved purchase orders and delivery documentation.

Assist with supplier reconciliations and monitor outstanding invoices and payment timelines.

Monitor procurement expenditure and commitments against approved budgets, identifying and escalating potential overruns.

Prepare weekly and monthly cost-control, budget-versus-actual and procurement expenditure reports.

Support budget preparation, forecasting and implementation of cost-saving initiatives.

Monitor inventory levels, particularly PPE and ensure proper procurement and accounting documentation.

Support month-end activities, financial analysis and audit requirements.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum of 4 years’ relevant work experience .

Proficiency in accounting software, particularly Sage or QuickBooks.

Strong Excel, analytical, budgeting and reporting skills.

Good understanding of procurement procedures and financial controls.

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and high professional integrity.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

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NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48