Senior Budget & Cost Control Engineer - Qatar

Job Title:	Senior Budget & Cost Control Engineer
Type:	Permanent
Location:	Qatar
Remuneration:	From Neg To Neg per Month
Region:	Qatar
Required Residency of applicants:	UK/EU
Expiry Date:	23/08/2008
Description: Basic Job Function and Scope: Preparation of operating, capital and other budgets as per the guidelines for all the Departments of the Refining Directorate. Preparation and analysis of monthly financial performance report giving key information such (Gross margin, Net Profit, Profit & Loss, Product wise sale, crude cost, routine expenses, etc) To ensure cost control by effectively analysing the actual costs with the budget and help management to take corrective action. To monitor budget over runs and process supplementary budgets for management approval. Control PR expenditure in the SAP workflow. Control of contract expenditure in the SAP workflow. Participate in review of refinery performance and refinery business plan preparations. To ensure that the changes in financial systems are effectively implemented by the Refinery Directorate. To critically review various financial & management reports and highlight areas of concern/importance to the management. Provide professional recommendations to Department Manager. Co-ordinate with the various sections and develop plans to meet department objectives. To facilitate compliance with policies, systems & procedures. Control of payments to contractors and follow up outstanding issues. Solve various financial issues, accounting matters, monthly accruals, cash etc To co-ordinate various audits of the Refining Directorate. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Graduate University Degree in Accounting/Economics or equivalent. Experience in Oil and Gas industry with experience in handling cost and budget activities. The duties require excellent co-ordination with all the Department Managers and Section Heads of the Refining Directorate as well as other Directorates. Broad understanding is required of the business and its implications on the company as a whole. Excellent communication, analytical and persuasive skills. High level interpretation of financial, economical and technical data.
Contact Name:	Qatar Requirements
Contact Address:	Thomson House, Risley, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6AT
Contact Telephone:	01925 25 3500
Contact Email:	Qatarapplications@fircroft.com