The Operations Cost Controller acts as a
business partner for the assigned remit, accountable for ensuring stakeholders
achieve business objectives in operational effectiveness and efficiency,
reliable financial reporting and compliance with laws, regulations and
standards. In this role you will work closely with the Finance Manager, Unit
Managers and the Engineering team to ensure costs are properly budgeted, coded
and tracked. Specific duties include
Responsibilities
- Create annual budget in alignment with Client and Corporate requirements.
· Prepare various budget-related reports to forecast and track costs and update the forecast through budget variances.
· Ensure internal control compliance with the regulations and policies
· Challenge financial information to ensure that all viable options have been considered
· Work with colleagues in various departments to ensure costs are coded properly and ledger accounts are accurate.
· Review major contractor invoices against contract terms and /or Purchase Orders.
· Establish/ maintain dedicated and reliable platform(s) (tool / solution) used in the compilation of data
· Prepare monthly Client invoices.
· Prepare periodic client financial reporting as required.
· Track major repair costs and prepare monthly reconciliations.
· Ensure costs booked are correctly allocated in the accounting system.
· Monitor PO management in cost control tool and prepare month-end accruals.
Must Have
- • Two (2) years’ experience in a similar role.
• ACCA or Its equivalent
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to understand complex contracts and invoicing procedures.
• CXC Mathematics and English