Senior Cost Controller

Senior Cost Controller / Cost Controller

Responsibilities:

• Collate and compile independently the necessary information to support timely cost data consolidation, analysis and reporting.
• Understand the requirements of the approved cost control procedures and ensure proper implementation in the course of work.
• Develop and maintain detailed cost control plans using Company tools and best industry practices.
• Set-up Cost Breakdown Structure and allocate budget, resources, and any other data required into the system.
• Derive and consolidate the commitments and actual costs for one or more portions of the scope of work.
• Review, analyse and update accurate forecasts for one or more portions of the scope work by using best industry practices.
• Track budget variances and challenge budget owners on any deviation from approved cost baseline.
• Generate and distribute internal cost report for part or the entire scope of work on a regular basis and as per Company standards.
• Reconcile project cost reporting with accounting and financial records.
• Review subcontractors’ invoices for accuracy and completeness and ensure that costs are allocated with the correct coding.
• Review Change Order requests and/or potential variations that impact project budget and forecasts and maintain appropriate register.
• Establish appropriate coordination with other project functions to ensure compatibility with the Cost Control requirements and timely flow of the information.
• Contribute and participate to the Project Risk Management process by providing cost input and identifying potential budget and forecast impacts for risks’ occurrences.
• Perform cost risk analysis to define accurate contingency reserve by using company tools and best industry practices.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced cost control staff as required.