Heading is recruiting for its client an Oil and Gas company, a Budget and Cost Control Officer (m/f), to be based in Maputo, Mozambique.
Duties
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the interdependence of cost drivers
- Input of Budget data into the Company’s budgeting systems
- Work closely with Project Control personnel, Cost Engineers and Cost Controllers to prepare the monthly Look Ahead Report and associated variances reporting during Development Phase
- Work closely with Contract Holders and Contract Engineers to review and monitor Actual calculations for major contracts. Ensure Actual is calculated and reported in a manner that is consistent with Company guidelines
- Ensure the collection, consolidation and review of the monthly analysis and reporting of G&A costs. Inform Department managers and Directors on the status of G&A costs and provide analysis and reviews as required
- Provide and oversee the execution of budget and cost control in relation of purchasing activities such as Contract Board submission reviews and purchase order and requisition verification
- Oversee records database, collect and analyze information of present and past costs, identify savings to improve the planning processes and company performance
Requisites
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or similar subject
- At least 2 years’ experience in finance / cost control function
- Experience in an Oil & Gas / extraction industry is preferable
- Good understanding of commercial contracts common structure
- Knowledge of accounting system, both Local GAAP and IFRS
- Experience in budget and multi-year plan preparation
- Sound experience in budget control, explanation of variances actual vs budget, forecasting and reporting to Management
- Knowledge of financial analysis
- SAP experience preferred
- Proficiency in Portuguese and English languages (verbal and written)
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted