Account / Cost Controller

Kintec Global Recruitment; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment seeks an Account / Cost Controller in Kuala Lumpur to support the delivery of complex energy engineering and construction activities from a local base. You will manage cost data, assist in reporting, and ensure auditable records across multidisciplinary interfaces.

The role requires 3–7 years of cost-control experience, a relevant degree, and strong English communication. Travel to yards, ports and offshore locations may be required, with project-based hours and

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in finance, accounting, quantity surveying, business or a related discipline with relevant cost-control or project-finance experience.
• Typically 3–7 years of relevant experience, adjusted for complexity and seniority of the assignment.
• Experience in offshore energy, EPC/EPCIC, transportation and installation, fabrication or marine construction is preferred.
• Strong written and spoken English; ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate cost, commitment, accrual and forecast data across assigned work scopes.
• Support monthly cost reporting, variance analysis, cash-flow visibility and EAC updates.
• Reconcile POs, subcontracts, invoices and change records with budgets and coding structures.
• Collaborate with project controls, procurement, finance and project teams to resolve cost-data discrepancies.
• Participate in planning meetings and provide status, risk and action updates.
• Apply document control and change management; maintain auditable records.
• Adhere to HSE, quality, ethics and compliance requirements; escalate concerns promptly.

Skills

Cost control

Planning and prioritisation

Clear technical communication

Interface coordination

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Finance/Accounting/Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Account / Cost Controller

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Function

Corporate & Project Controls

Sector

Energy engineering & construction

Employment

Project-based / contract or permanent, subject to assignment

Role Purpose

The Account / Cost Controller will support the safe, controlled and efficient delivery of complex energy engineering and construction activities from a Kuala Lumpur base, working across multidisciplinary office, fabrication, marine and field interfaces as required. The role is accountable for reliable execution within its discipline, timely coordination with stakeholders, and maintenance of clear, auditable records.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate cost, commitment, accrual and forecast data across assigned work scopes.
• Support monthly cost reporting, variance analysis, cash-flow visibility and estimate-at-completion updates.
• Reconcile purchase orders, subcontracts, invoices and change records with approved budgets and coding structures.
• Work closely with project controls, procurement, finance and project teams to resolve cost-data discrepancies.
• Participate in planning, coordination and progress meetings and provide concise status, risk and action updates.
• Apply document control, change management and approval requirements and maintain records suitable for audit and handover.
• Work in accordance with applicable HSE, quality, ethics and compliance requirements, escalating concerns promptly.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or diploma in finance, accounting, quantity surveying, business or a related discipline, with relevant cost-control or project-finance experience.
• Typically 3-7 years of relevant experience, adjusted for the complexity and seniority of the assignment.
• Experience in offshore energy, EPC/EPCIC, transportation and installation, fabrication or marine construction environments is strongly preferred where relevant to the role.
• Strong written and spoken English; ability to work effectively in a multicultural, multidisciplinary environment.

Core Competencies

• Safety and quality mindset
• Planning and prioritisation
• Clear technical/commercial communication
• Interface and stakeholder coordination
• Problem solving and sound judgement
• Accurate documentation and follow-through

Additional Requirements

• Based in Kuala Lumpur with flexibility to travel to yards, ports, vessels, offshore locations or supplier premises when the assignment requires.
• Able to work to project deadlines and, where operationally necessary, support extended hours, mobilisation windows or offshore rotations.
• Any offshore medical, safety training, professional certification or competency requirement will depend on the final work scope and mobilisation location.