TAS-FIN Cost Controller

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Doha; On-site; QAR 218,000 - 292,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for an experienced Cost Controller to manage cost transparency and control across multiple departments in a major oil and gas project in Doha, Qatar. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience, a degree in a relevant field, and strong skills in SAP and Excel. Responsibilities include preparing budgets, supporting financial decisions, and ensuring compliance with internal policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of related experience in the upstream oil and gas industry.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and cost allocations.
• Knowledge of demand/supply chain processes in large organisations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and forecasts for departments.
• Support monthly cost reporting with variance analysis.
• Prepare necessary SAP entries for closure including invoices and accruals.
• Monitor PRs/POs and ensure compliance with budgets and contracts.

Skills

Strong knowledge of SAP

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or business-related discipline

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

Overview

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.

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.