Senior Project Cost Controller at Dorman Long Engineering Limited (DLE)

Dorman Long Engineering Limited (DLE) is a leading infrastructure and supply chain services company, providing high-quality solutions to the oil and gas, power, telecommunications, and manufacturing industries. With over 75 years of experience operating in Nigeria, DLE has established a reputation for excellence, reliability, and innovation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Project Cost Controller

Location: Idi-Oro, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
Project Cost Management:

• Develop and implement robust project cost control processes and procedures.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on project costs, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare and present cost forecasts, cost reports, and other financial analyses to project stakeholders.
• Manage project cost baselines and ensure adherence to established cost control procedures.
• Review and approve invoices for accuracy and completeness.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Work closely with project managers to develop project budgets and forecasts.
• Provide support in creating accurate and realistic financial projections for ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Monitor and track project costs against budgets, identifying and analyzing variances.

Financial Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis on project performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the financial impact of project decisions.

Risk Management & Compliance:

• Identify and assess potential financial risks associated with project costs.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and ensure projects stay within budget.
• Ensure adherence to company financial policies and procedures.

Reporting:

• Prepare and present regular and ad-hoc financial reports to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.

Cost Estimation:

• Collaborate with project teams to develop accurate and comprehensive cost estimates for new projects.
• Evaluate and validate cost estimates to ensure their reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional accounting certification required ( ICAN, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• 8 - 10 years proven experience in project cost control within the oil and gas engineering services industry.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced excel skills with proficiency in financial modelling, analysis, and reporting tools
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and cost estimating tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in SAGE X3 would be preferred.

Application Closing Date
3rd June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@dormanlongeng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.