Job Title
Project Cost Control Specialist

Contract Type
Secondment contract

Work Location
Qatar, onshore project environment

Work Pattern
6 days per week
8 to 10 hours per day
26 working days per month
Rotation: 12 weeks on / 2 weeks off

Overview
An established energy-sector organisation is seeking a Project Cost Control Specialist to support major capital and operational projects in Qatar. This role is responsible for budget preparation, cost control, financial compliance, and reporting across large-scale projects, working closely with project, planning, and finance teams.

The position suits a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and proven experience in project cost control within complex project environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare annual work programme and budget documentation for capital and operational expenditure

• Prepare budget revisions and supplementary budgets with appropriate justification and supporting documentation

• Prepare authorisation for expenditure requests in line with internal policies and procedures

• Ensure approved budget control procedures and work instructions are implemented consistently

• Review expenditure postings and reallocations and advise on correct cost allocation structures

• Coordinate closely with cost, planning, and project teams to ensure timely and accurate recording of project expenditure

• Support invoice processing by resolving budget-related issues and ensuring submissions meet internal timelines

• Analyse monthly and quarterly variances and provide clear justification with mitigation actions

• Review project status, work-in-progress, and completion documentation to support correct capitalisation

• Contribute to continuous improvement of budget control and reporting processes

• Prepare ad-hoc cost and budget analysis reports as required

• Support knowledge transfer and on-the-job development of local staff

Qualifications

• University or college degree in financial accounting or a related discipline

• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CGMA, or equivalent is preferred

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 7 years relevant experience in project cost and budget control

• Experience in the oil and gas or energy sector is advantageous

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities

• Comfortable working independently on routine activities with escalation of non-routine matters when required

• Working knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems used for project and financial control

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

• Clear written and spoken English communication skills

Employment Terms and Benefits

• Single status assignment

• Accommodation allowance

• Transport allowance

• Return air tickets provided at regular intervals

• Medical insurance provided in line with local regulations

• Site access and security passes provided

• Personal protective equipment provided

• Paid leave accrued monthly

• Paid sick leave provided annually in accordance with contract terms