Cost Controller - Angola - Event in Coimbra, Portugal 21-22 May

Aker Solutions is a global provider of products, systems and services to the oil and gas industry. Our engineering, design and technology bring discoveries into production and maximize recovery from each petroleum field. We employ approximately 28,000 people in about 30 countries. Go to www.akersolutions.com for more information on our business, people and values.

We are looking for individuals who are prepared to take a position. Not only a position within Aker Solutions, but also a position on the exciting challenges the global oil and gas industry faces now and in the future

Aker Solutions Angola (ASA) is established for the purpose of creating value for clients and owners by providing superior customer service to Angolan sector operators within the oil and gas industry. Superior customer service will be achieved through continual improvement, leadership involvement, demonstration of initiative, proactive anticipation of client demands, diligent attention to detail, and an effective HSE program designed to identify, report, and prevent unwanted conditions. ASA shall be a good corporate citizen acting in line with the interests of the Angolan Authorities and the general public.

Responsibilities and tasks

Job Description

Objectives
Perform tasks related to project management control.

Responsibilities/Activities

Project Creation
• Project records.
• Activity structure.
• Budgeting.

Project Monitoring
• Prepare internal project reports on a monthly basis.
• Assist the Project Controller Supervisor with estimates on costs and revenue increases.
• Report to customers in accordance with contracts.
• Issue invoices in accordance with contracts.



Closure of projects and activities
• Ensure that projects and activities are closed so that costs may be calculated as soon as the supervisor declares the work is finished and potential expenses and income are calculated.
• Assist the Finance and Contract Manager with:
o Periodic project reports; control and verification of allocations of extra costs and revenue.
o Employment contracts, job offers and monitoring of existing contracts.
• Assist managers and rig coordinators with:
o Project creation: Project records, activity structure, budgeting.
o Project monitoring — monthly internal project reports; collaboration with managers and rig coordinators on estimates for allocations of extra costs and revenue; report to customers in accordance with contracts; invoicing; ensuring that invoices are issued in accordance with contracts.
o Closure of projects and activities — when the rig coordinator announces that the work has ended and potential expenses and income are calculated, the post holder ensures that projects and activities are closed so that costs may be calculated.

QHSE
• Have knowledge of individual QHSE responsibilities as required by company policy or by law. Act according to QHSE standards and encourage compliance among employees according to their level and competences. Maintain an active role in identifying opportunities to improve QHSE systems and, where appropriate, assist with the implementation of those improvements.

Qualifications & personal attributes

Competences

Qualifications
• University degree (Bacharelato) or higher in Management or Engineering.

Work Experience
• 3 to 5 years’ work experience in this position.

Professional Experience and Qualifications

General and Multidisciplinary Skills
• Fluent in Portuguese and English.
• User-level IT skills.

Specific Skills
• Knowledge of IT.
• Knowledge of accounting.
• Knowledge of management control.
• Knowledge and understanding of the relevant Angolan legislation.
• Knowledge of financial and investment markets.
• Knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing software applications.
• Knowledge of accounting and treasury software applications.
• Knowledge of financial analysis.
• Knowledge of business and financial calculations.
• Knowledge of business and corporate legislation.

Attitudes and Behaviours
• Able to manage time and priorities.
• Excellent capacity for leadership, assertiveness and active listening.
• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Able to manage deadlines and schedule tasks.
• Ethics and professionalism.
• Personal discipline and work organisation skills.
• Very good capacity for interpersonal relationships.
• Strong sense of responsibility.
• Able to anticipate problems and take appropriate preventive measures.
• Critical and analytical thinking skills.
• Rigorous and methodical approach to work.

We offer

•Friendly colleagues in an industry with a bright future
•An environment where you are encouraged to develop your skills and share your knowledge with your colleagues
•Competitive benefits and strong focus on work-life balance
 

Contact information

If you qualify for the above - and in Coimbra 21-22 May - please apply and we will review your CV and contact you accordingly.