Job description
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 QatarEnergy 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 QatarEnergy 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 PowerPoint