Upper Level Cost Specialist at Worley Parsons Nigeria

Worley Parsons has the skills and technologies to address all challenges, from small brownfield services contracts to mega greenfield projects.
Our service capability covers the entire asset lifecycle: from identifying the opportunity to the operating phase.

WorleyParsons extensive experience ensures that we provide project solutions with the lowest total lifecycle cost while meeting each customer’s specific requirements.
Our services go beyond new developments, to supporting operating assets through delivering brownfields projects which maintain asset integrity and improve business performance. By treating asset services as a specific business stream, WorleyParsons provides systems and work processes to deliver these projects effectively.

WorleyParsons is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Upper Level Cost Specialist

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Liaise with Worley Corporate and Client accounting groups to establish a project cost control and reporting methodology
• Develop, implement and control the project accounting and job costing system to meet project requirements
• Take ownership of the cost control function and ensure integrity of the data being processed
• Interface with project personnel to develop project forecasts and analyse project costs
• Supervise any supporting roles in the project cost control area
• Liaise with clients to clarify cost related issues and develop timely and meaningful monthly invoices. Ensure payment of invoices according to EPCM contract terms
• Preparation of project invoices in conjunction with the Accounts DepartmentLiaise with Client for reporting purposes
• Preparation of monthly financial reports for the project. Also prepare other financial analysis as required on an adhoc basisImplement financial controls including controlling authorisations of expenditure and cash flow projections
• Preparation of budgets in conjunction with engineering and construction team membersEnsure effective coordination and cooperation between other team members, particularly in regard to cost, planning (forecasting) and procurement matters
• Prepare and control Inter Entity Work Orders

Job Requirements
Job Specific Knowledge: Develop, coordinate and manage procedures to ensure the efficient cost control of the Projects, including the recording, controlling, forecasting and reporting of all financial matters.

Industry Specific Experience 10 years professional experience in related duties
Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training: Chartered Accountant or CPA, or Engineering Degree or relevant years experience