Budget Controller

mselect is looking to hire a Budget Controller for a national oil and gas operator in Doha, Qatar. Candidates must have at least 7 years of relevant experience in project cost budget control, experience in the Oil & Gas industry is preferable. Fluency in English is a must.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare Work Program and Budget pack for Annual Budgets (CAPEX/OPEX/NON-ROUTINE) and ensure it is accurately mapped in SAP

Prepare Budget Revisions/Supplementary Budget and ensure appropriate justification and supporting documentation is valid and enough

Prepare AFEs with accuracy and ensure the requested AFE is following Policy and Procedures

Ensure compliance with and implementation of approved Budget Control Procedures and Work Instructions

Review reallocation journal/expenditure postings in SAP FI and advise proper allocation of AFE number and WBS Element

Work in close coordination with the cost, planning & project team to ensure proper and timely recording of expenditure through Service Entry Sheets

Provide solutions to the project team on budget issues and ensure invoices are processed and returned to Finance for payment within target dates

Justify monthly and quarterly variance and ensure the reasons are valid and obtain mitigation measures from cost, planning & project team

Review the project status, CWIP and Completion Certificates to ensure the capitalization process is in line with Policy and Procedures

Participate in continuous improvement of budget control activities

Capacity to prepare ad-hoc reports for specific budget and cost analyses when required

Provide on-the-job coaching & development of staff

Requirements

A university/college degree in financial accounting or CPA, ACCA CGMA or equivalent

At least 7 years of relevant experience in project cost budget control

Experience in the Oil & Gas industry is preferable

Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Performs routine duties independently and refers to Line Supervisors on non-routine work

Working knowledge in SAP (e.g. PS, MM modules) is essential

Good knowledge of MS Office applications and Database particularly in Excel and PowerPoint

*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.

BH-MS0919

Requirements:

Where are you located?

What's your nationality?

What is your expected salary for this job?

What is your notice period; when can you engage this job?

Please only apply and press yes if you have read the requirements, education, experience and certifications, and match these.