Cost Control Officer at Deloitte Nigeria

Deloitte is the largest private professional services network in the world. Everyday, approximately 286,200 professionals in more than 150 countries demonstrate their commitment to making an impact that matters. Our West Africa practice serves multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises and the public sector across Nigeria and Ghana.

In Nigeria, Deloitte is one of the leading professional services firms, specializing in providing Audit, Tax, Consulting, Risk Advisory and Financial Advisory services. We serve clients in a variety of industries from financial services, consumer, telecommunications, media & technology, energy resources & Industrial and government and public services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cost Control Officer

Location:  Lagos
Position type: Full-Time

Summary of Role

• Managing and analysing the company's costs to ensure effective financial planning and control.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a detailed analysis of product costs, including direct materials, labor, and overhead, to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve profitability.
• Monitor and analyze cost variances, providing explanations for any discrepancies between actual and budgeted costs.
• Identify and implement process improvements related to cost accounting procedures, contributing to the overall efficiency of financial operations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, company policies, and regulatory requirements related to cost accounting.
• Provide support in the finance department and contribute to financial planning and analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division in  Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 7 years cognate experience in cost accounting or related roles in oil and gas industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on cost control and cost accounting
• Qualified Accountant (ICAN, ACCA)
• Attention to detail, analytical mindset, and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work across departments.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.