Primary Purpose Of The Job

Responsible for providing budget control services to Engineering Department which includes but not limited to processing CAPEX/OPEX Budgets & AFEs, Invoices and Asset Capitalization.

Required Experience And Skills

7 years relevant experience in project cost budget control. 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 Qatar Energy 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 Qatar Energy Policy and Procedures. 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

Educational Qualifications

A university/college degree in financial accounting or CPA, ACCA CGMA or equivalent. Working knowledge in SAP (e.g. PS, MM modules) essential. Good knowledge of MS Office applications and Database particularly in Excel and Power Point