Cost Controller
RJF24-56 Cost Controller Staff, Norwich
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to be an integral part of our finance team. This position will be responsible for supporting all UK operations across the Southern North Sea by effectively managing costs across multiple activities.
This is a multi-faceted role which requires the ability to work as part of a team whilst also having the ability to work independently; you will be liaising with the finance team and providing monthly reports to group cost control. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and have attention to detail in their work.
This position will be based in our Norwich office and operates on a Monday to Friday basis.
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Produce detailed daily cost tracking data
• Produce monthly cost reports
• Analyse and interpret reports, providing recommendations to management
• Financial budgeting and control of project costs across a range of departments
• Maintain cost records (AFE, Commitments, Costs, Forecast, Phasing) in support of the above
• Prepare and submit monthly accruals to Financial Timetable and contribute to the annual
budget process as necessary
• Critical review of costs and raising correction journals
• Check, challenge and approve purchase requisitions
• Prepare monthly cash calls and cash flows to Financial Timetable
• Assist in preparation of ‘Authorisation for Expenditure’ (Cost estimation and evaluation)
• Prepare and present ad hoc cost data for management as required
• Check and challenge invoices
• Engage with audit (internal and external) for validation or defence of costing methodology
• Coordination of SAGE time writing in support of correct cost allocation and recoveries
• Any other cost control related activities required by line or functional management
Key Requirements Include:
Qualifications/Experience:
• Part AAT qualified/studying for CIMA desirable but not essential as work experience
• Strong knowledge of general accounting procedures essential with a broad practical
experience
• Confident IT user including strong Excel skills
• Working knowledge of SAP
Personal Attributes:
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work flexibly by prioritising and planning workloads
• Enthusiastic about new challenges with a willingness to develop/broaden the role and
personal skills
• Pro-active with an ability to work independently
• Professional, confident and approachable
Benefits:
At Perenco we value and reward our people, offering competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits including:
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Flexible Benefit Allowance
• Excellent Pension Provision
• 25 Days Holiday
• Discretionary Bonus
• Profit ‘Units’ Sharing Scheme
RJF24-56 Cost Controller Staff, Norwich
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to be an integral part of our finance team. This position will be responsible for supporting all UK operations across the Southern North Sea by effectively managing costs across multiple activities.
This is a multi-faceted role which requires the ability to work as part of a team whilst also having the ability to work independently; you will be liaising with the finance team and providing monthly reports to group cost control. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and have attention to detail in their work.
This position will be based in our Norwich office and operates on a Monday to Friday basis.
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Produce detailed daily cost tracking data
• Produce monthly cost reports
• Analyse and interpret reports, providing recommendations to management
• Financial budgeting and control of project costs across a range of departments
• Maintain cost records (AFE, Commitments, Costs, Forecast, Phasing) in support of the above
• Prepare and submit monthly accruals to Financial Timetable and contribute to the annual
budget process as necessary
• Critical review of costs and raising correction journals
• Check, challenge and approve purchase requisitions
• Prepare monthly cash calls and cash flows to Financial Timetable
• Assist in preparation of ‘Authorisation for Expenditure’ (Cost estimation and evaluation)
• Prepare and present ad hoc cost data for management as required
• Check and challenge invoices
• Engage with audit (internal and external) for validation or defence of costing methodology
• Coordination of SAGE time writing in support of correct cost allocation and recoveries
• Any other cost control related activities required by line or functional management
Key Requirements Include:
Qualifications/Experience:
• Part AAT qualified/studying for CIMA desirable but not essential as work experience
• Strong knowledge of general accounting procedures essential with a broad practical
experience
• Confident IT user including strong Excel skills
• Working knowledge of SAP
Personal Attributes:
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work flexibly by prioritising and planning workloads
• Enthusiastic about new challenges with a willingness to develop/broaden the role and
personal skills
• Pro-active with an ability to work independently
• Professional, confident and approachable
Benefits:
At Perenco we value and reward our people, offering competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits including:
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Flexible Benefit Allowance
• Excellent Pension Provision
• 25 Days Holiday
• Discretionary Bonus
• Profit ‘Units’ Sharing Scheme
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