Senior Cost Specialist at WorleyParsons

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WorleyParsons has had a presence in Africa since the 1970's when Parsons E&C established their offices in Cairo, Egypt. Since that time the company has continued to spread across the continent and in 2003 a joint venture was established in Lagos, Nigeria to form DeltaAfrik Engineering Limited. Over the past five years, WorleyParsons has executed more than 100 projects in over 15 countries. In 2003 a joint venture was established in Lagos, Nigeria to form DeltaAfrik Engineering Ltd. Worley Parsons has the skills and technologies to address all challenges, from small brownfield services contracts to mega greenfield projects. Our service capability covers the entire asset lifecycle: from identifying the opportunity to the operating phase. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Senior Cost Specialist Ref No: LAG003U Location: Lagos Schedule: Full-time 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.

    How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to Apply     Application Deadline 4th January, 2018.

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