Cost Analyst (Operation & Maintenance)

Stantec; Doha; On-site; QAR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Doha is seeking an experienced Cost Analyst to implement a unit costing procedure and enhance cost efficiency. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, complemented by an MBA and at least 20 years of experience in finance or accounting roles. Proficiency in data analytics and project management, along with excellent communication skills, is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience in accounting, finance, or similar roles.
• Preferably holding a professional certification in a relevant field.
• Fluency in the Arabic language is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project to implement a full unit costing procedure.
• Develop cost analysis to support management decision-making.
• Transform the invoice/payment process.

Skills

Data analytics

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA

Job description

Overview

Due to the continued success of our Middle East operations, we are looking for a Cost Analyst (Operation and Maintenance).

Responsibilities

• Independently lead the project to develop and implement a full unit costing procedure to achieve an auditable unit cost in collaboration with the relevant teams / departments within the client organization.
• Develop and implement an effective cost analysis, benchmarking, and reporting model / framework in line with best practices and international standards to support the client in achieving their cost / operational efficiency and performance objectives, such as maximizing asset utilization, reducing operation and maintenance costs, and extending asset lives.
• Develop performance metrics / KPIs to support the client in improving performance.
• Transform the invoice / payment process to ensure outsourced costs are recorded timely on an ongoing basis in accordance with the full unit costing procedure.
• Coordinate with the relevant teams / departments to establish tools and systems for unit costing.
• Develop cost analysis to support management decision-making related to tariff setting, asset investment, operation and maintenance, etc.
• Validate the periodic results, interpret trends / findings, and communicate / present results to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance, or MBA
• from a Western country is a must.
• Preferably holding a professional certification in arelevant field.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in accounting, finance, or similar roles, preferably in a Western country.
• Strong data analytics, project management, leadership, change management, time management, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to take initiative and carry out duties with minimal supervision.
• Excellent MS Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Fluency in the Arabic language is preferred.