We are looking for a Cost Controller to track, analyze, and control the costs associated with our construction projects in Ivory Coast. You will collect and analyze data from the project costs and budgets. The ideal candidate will be very comfortable with numbers and is analytical. You must have great attention to detail and excellent communication skills. The goal is to provide the company with accurate information that will help in ensuring cost-efficient operations and in strategic planning.
Please upload your CV in English.
We highly encourage Ivoriannes to apply.
Responsibilities
- Acquire an understanding of the requirements of the project/program at hand to be able to capture costs and expenditures accurately.
- Prepare (monthly, quarterly and annual) cost forecasts for the projects at hand
- Collect cost information and maintain an expenses database
- Construct data accumulation systems, classify costs accurately, track man-hours allocated to a project, expenditure allocations, etc.
- Verify supplier invoices
- Plan and record variable costs (e.g. purchases of raw material and operations costs)
- Prepare (monthly, quarterly and annual) cost forecasts
- Analyze project costs and identify changes that may impact the project budget and costs.
- Assisting in month-end and year-end closing
Requirements
- Proven experience as a construction cost controller
- Basic understanding of accounting and project management concepts
- Comfortable with numbers and technology
- Great attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- BSc/BA in engineering, construction science or relevant field
- Computer literacy, MS Excel in particular (familiarity with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)
- Strong time management skills
- Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information