TAS-FIN Cost Controller

Kin-Tec Global Recruitment; Doha; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A major recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Cost Controller in Doha to provide cost transparency and control for a significant oil and gas project. The role emphasizes accurate cost reporting, budget compliance, and supports financial decision-making. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting or a related field, and at least 6 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, along with strong SAP and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of related experience in the upstream oil and gas industry.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and cost allocations.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and closure forecasts.
• Support monthly cost reporting and variance analysis.
• Prepare necessary SAP entries and supporting documentation.

Skills

Cost reporting

SAP

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering or related

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

TAS-FIN Cost Controller
Location: Doha, Qatar
Contract: Secondment / Project-based, 01 October 2025 – 30 October 2026
Schedule: Residential role, 5 days on / 2 days off, 8 hours per day
Notice Period: As per contract

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Cost Controller to provide cost transparency and control across multiple departments in a major oil and gas project. The role is responsible for delivering accurate cost reporting, ensuring budget compliance, supporting financial decision-making, and promoting a cost-oriented culture in line with IFRS and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Business Analyst to prepare annual budgets and closure forecasts for the departments under management.
• Support monthly cost reporting, providing variance analysis against forecasts and budgets.
• Prepare all necessary SAP entries and supporting documentation for closure, including invoices, accruals, and cost allocations.
• Collect, organize, and validate information to represent the value of work done, including physical and contractual progress.
• Monitor and control PRs/POs, contracts, and purchase/service order items to ensure compliance with budget, DOA, and contractual terms.
• Review and validate invoices to ensure accurate cost allocation, contractual compliance, and timely payments.
• Support the Senior Business Analyst in maintaining up-to-date analytical structures in line with cost control principles.
• Promote good P2P practices, ensuring all invoices are approved in compliance with DOA.
• Comply with contractual, JVA, and internal governance requirements.
• Support responses to audit queries and assist in resolving audit exceptions.
• Maintain proactive communication with stakeholders to provide accurate financial information aligned with work programs.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or other business-related discipline (Professional certification is a plus).
• Minimum 6 years of related experience in the upstream oil and gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of SAP and advanced Excel skills (Power BI is a plus).
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, cost allocations, accruals, and oil & gas financial processes.
• Knowledge of demand/supply chain processes and governance in large organisations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate effectively between finance and technical teams.
• Capacity to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities while producing high-quality results.
• Demonstrated collaboration, team spirit, initiative, and stakeholder management skills.