Zigma Limited is an independent, indigenous energy company in Nigeria. Zigma’s mission, under its CEO Funmi Ogbue, is to become the first female-led mini-major’ with interests in the upstream, midstream and downstream energy sectors, first in Nigeria and then in Africa more widely. Aligning with Funmi’s passion for improving local communities, Zigma will place Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policies at the heart of its operations and aims to become a champion for the responsible development of African energy projects–at the same time as delivering significant value to its investors and partners.
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We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Cost Controller - IMADP
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Description
The job holder assists in all the activities related to Budget and Cost Control on IMA Project and all along the course of the Project.
The job holder shall assist in implementing the Cost Control structure, Cost Control procedures and practices, Cost Control tools (UNISUP and U-Cost).
The job holder shall also prepare, analyze, process, and present all information and documentation related to Project costs and expenditures.
The job holder will also assist in liaising actively with all the Project Package Managers (mainly) and with TEPNG Finance Department for all matters related to cost control and accounting.
The job holder shall assist in observing and shall impose strict confidentiality all along the
course of the Project. The job holder reports to the Project Finance & Control Manager
Activities
As a general manner, to provide assistance to the Project Management for all matters related to Budget and Cost Control for IMA Project activities and general Cost reporting.
To assist in organizing, coordinating and control all the activities by informing, supporting, and directing personnel in their roles, responsibilities and objectives.
To give advice and propose improvements with regards to the IMA Project coding structure to be developed.
To ensure the right implementation and propose improvements of Project and Corporate procedures, means and tools to ensure the efficient organization and operation of the Project Cost Control activities.
To participate (from Cost Control point of view) in the preparation / consolidation and review of the various Project budgets and updates (internal and external / Annual and Multiyear) with inputs from the manager and members of the Project Team and provide ad hoc economics support as required.
To provide the necessary checks, approval functions for invoices submitted, in accordance with Contracts, Project & Company procedures, Sarbanes & Oxley requirements and DoA.
To provide input into the UNISUP System, regarding payment schedules (cash calls), invoicing and cost control issues as required.
To prepare for issuance the necessary Project cost information and data, Subsidiary and Partners / Shareholders / Concessionaire / Company.
To assist in the cost assessment of any contract variations and identify any Project cost trends, drifts, variances data update and maintain the Project Final Cost Estimate, prepare the Monthly Cost Report with comments.
To liaise actively with TEPNG Finance Department for all matters related to funding, cost and accounting as required (Commitments, invoice processing and payment, accruals, payment claims and disputes...)
To ensure strict confidentiality of all the Budget and Cost documentation (whatever its support)
To timely report to Project Finance & Control Manager, highlighting achieved progress and timely reporting any area of concern or problem encountered; to assist and support him/her with all matters related to Cost Control.
To gather lessons learnt’ and provide feedback to other TOTALENERGIES entities as required.
Accountability: Designee nominated is accountable to:
Organize his/her job in full respect and within the limit of defined and approved planning & budgets.
Have good relationships with other Departments / Packages of the Division.
Have good relationships with other TEPNG entities such as Strategy and Planning Division, Production
Division, Drilling and Completion Division; Engineering, Project and Modifications Division.
Ensure a transversal way of working, with good team spirit.
Qualification
Professional Experience (years): 5-10
Experience in similar position (years): 2+
Level / Diploma: BSc, or equivalent in related field
Languages: English mandatory