Develop, monitor, and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals and accurate forecasting of costs and revenues.
Track project expenditures, ensuring they are within the approved budget and that any variances are identified and investigated. Implement cost-control measures to optimize project efficiency.
Track and report on capital expenditures (CAPEX) associated with projects, ensuring that CAPEX is within approved limits and accurately reflected in financial statements.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics or a related field.
Possession of a relevant professional certification – ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent is an added advantage.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in project accounting, financial planning, budgeting, preferably in an upstream oil and gas company.
Strong understanding of financial principles, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost control.
Experience with joint venture accounting, cost recovery, and financial management in the oil & gas operations.
Knowledge of accounting standards. – GAAP, IFRS, etc.