Airswift are a Global Manpower Provider specialising in the Energy, Infrastructure & IT sectors. Present in more than 70 countries around the world, our reach, and capabilities in the markets we service is unparalleled in the industry.

We are working with a national operator to source a Budget Controller. This is a long-term contract role working on a residential basis. Please see details below.

Title: Budget Controller
Start Date: ASAP (typically within 1 month notice)
Location: Onshore (Qatar Site/Doha HQ) 
Working Schedule: 5 days per week / 8-9 hours per day or as per project requirements.

--Experience Required--
Key Job Accountabilities
•    Prepare Work Program and Budget pack for Annual Budgets (CAPEX/OPEX/NON-ROUTINE) and ensure its accurately mapped in SAP.
•    Prepare Budget Revisions/Supplementary Budget and ensure appropriate justification and supporting documentation is valid and sufficient.
•    Prepare AFEs with accuracy and ensure the requested AFE is in compliance with client Policy and Procedures.
•    Ensure compliance with and implementation of approved Budget Control related Procedures and Work Instructions. 
•    Review reallocation journal / expenditure postings in SAP FI and advice 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 issue and ensure invoices are processed and returned to Finance for payment within target dates.
•    Provide justification for 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 capitalization process is in line with client Policy and Procedures.
•    Collaborate with other departments and gather information for management reporting
•    Determine the data / information required for Reporting and Dashboards
•    Design, maintain, and update the Power BI Dashboards
•    Participate in continuous improvement of budget control activities.
•    Capacity to prepare ad-hoc reports for specific or certain budget and cost analyses when required. 
•    Provide on-the-job coaching & development of Qatari staff.

--Minimum Requirements--
Qualifications
•    A university/college degree in financial accounting or CPA,ACCA CGMA or equivalent.

Knowledge and Key Skills
•    At least 7 years relevant experience in project cost budget control. 
•    Experience in Oil & Gas industry is preferable. 
•    Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manages 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) essential.
•    Expertise in MS Office applications and Database particularly in Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint.

If you would like to be considered for the position, please apply direct to this advertisement with your CV with contact details.