• Application Deadline: Mon, 30 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Senior Cost Controller



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate



• Experience 7 - 10 years



• Location Rivers




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement and maintain project cost control systems, procedures and reporting frameworks.


• Prepare project budgets, cost estimates, cash flow forecasts and cost baselines.


• Monitor actual project expenditure against approved budgets and identify cost variances.


• Analyse project commitments, actual costs, accruals and forecast costs to completion.


• Prepare regular cost reports, management dashboards and financial performance updates.


• Conduct cost variance analysis and recommend corrective actions to minimise cost overruns.


• Monitor project changes, variations and their financial implications.


• Work closely with Project Managers, Planning Engineers, Procurement, Finance and Contracts teams to ensure effective cost management.


• Review subcontractor, vendor and supplier cost submissions in line with approved project budgets.


• Support project forecasting, cost reconciliation and financial close-out activities.


• Identify potential financial risks and provide early warnings to project management.


• Ensure compliance with project cost control procedures, contractual requirements and company policies.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline.


• Professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent will be an added advantage.


• Minimum of 7–10 years' relevant experience in project cost control, preferably within an EPC, Oil & Gas, Engineering or Construction environment.


• Proven experience in project budgeting, cost forecasting, variance analysis and financial reporting.


• Demonstrable experience managing project costs across multiple work packages or projects.


• Good understanding of project management principles, contract administration and cost control methodologies.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical, numerical and financial management skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project cost management tools.


• Knowledge of ERP systems and project management software.


• Strong understanding of project budgeting, cost forecasting and financial controls.


• Excellent communication, reporting and stakeholder management skills.


• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding project deadlines.


• High level of integrity, accountability and professional judgment.