Cost Controller at Marconi.NG EPC Limited

Marconi is a service platform at disposal for all the players in the Oil & Gas and Renewable Energy industries. Designed and equipped to aggressively pursuing the wider market for both large and medium sized projects.​Marconi strategic focus is on delivering world-class services that adhere to international standards while full in compliance with local regulatory frameworks and fostering local content.​

Marconi is set to be an EPCI powerhouse and Logistic Base supporting Africa’s industries requirements with innovative approach and combined with strategic partnerships to serve diverse clientele – from small local businesses to global industry leaders​.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cost Controller

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job type: Full time

Job Summamry

• The Cost Controller is responsible for planning, monitoring, and controlling project or operational costs to ensure financial efficiency and profitability.
• This role involves budgeting, cost analysis, forecasting, and reporting, while ensuring compliance with company policies and financial regulations

Role Description

• Develop and manage budgets for projects, or operations
• Monitor actual costs against budgets and identify variances
• Pepare regular cost reports, forecasts, and financial analyses
• Analyse cost drivers and recommend cost-saving measures
• Ensure proper allocation and classification of costs
• Work closely with project managers and department heads to control expenditures
• Review and approve purchase orders, invoices, and expenses
• Track commitments and ensure spending aligns with approved budgets
• Support financial audits by providing required documentation and explanations
• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions related to costs
• Reconcile Revenue and Cost with Receivable manager and payable manager
• Advice Head of Strategy & Financial Planning prior on the impending risk on any project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field Professional certification preferred (ICAN, PMP).
• 4-6 years' experience in Finance, Procurement, or Compliance functions
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and cost management principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Microsoft package)
• Knowledge of billing, invoicing, and revenue recognition.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central advantage).
• Strong understanding of vendor compliance, cost control, and insurance/risk management

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.