Cost Control Officer

Facilities Management and Maintenance, LLC; Doha; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Facilities Management and Maintenance, LLC in Doha is seeking a Cost Controller to monitor costs against budgets, prepare reports, and analyze variances. The role requires a degree in finance or a related discipline and at least 3 years in cost control within facilities or construction.

You will work with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Dynamics) and advanced Excel, supporting multi-site operations and ensuring compliance with cost policies. A professional certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in finance or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of cost control experience.
• ERP or inventory management systems (SAP/Oracle/Dynamics or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills: Pivot Tables, Lookups, reconciliations.
• Professional certification such as CCP, CMA, CIMA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Cost monitoring and analysis: compare actuals to budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly cost reports for management.
• Analyze cost trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Calculate and monitor key cost KPIs and ratios.
• Review and control expenditures across multiple sites.

Skills

Cost control

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Data interpretation

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel

Job description

• u Cost Monitoring and Analysis u Monitor actual costs against budgets and forecasts investigating and explaining variances Prepare daily weekly and monthly cost reports for management and department heads Analyze cost trends and identify cost-saving opportunities Calculate and monitor key cost performance indicators and ratios
• u Purchasing and Supplier Control u Review purchase requisitions and purchase orders against approved budgets and delegated authority limits Verify supplier invoices through three-way matching of purchase orders goods received notes and invoices Monitor supplier pricing compare quotations and highlight significant price variances or increases
• u Inventory Control u Conduct and supervise periodic stock counts and reconcile physical stock with system records Monitor stock levels slow-moving inventory wastage and write-offs Ensure compliance with receiving storage and issuing procedures
• u Budgeting and Reporting u Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes Assist with month-end closing activities including accruals and cost reconciliations Maintain accurate cost records within the ERP and inventory management systems
• u Controls and Compliance u Ensure adherence to cost control policies and procedures and recommend process improvements where appropriate Conduct spot checks and internal reviews of receiving stores and expenditure activities Support internal and external audit requirements through the provision of documentation and analysis
• EssentialBachelor's Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.Minimum 3 years of experience in a cost control role.Practical experience working with ERP or inventory management systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Lookup Functions, and reconciliations.PreferredProfessional certification, or active pursuit of one, such as CCP, CMA, CIMA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent.Experience within the Facilities Management and/or Construction industry.Experience in multi-site or high-volume operational environments.