Senior Budgeting Specialist

Hill International (Middle East) Limited; Abha; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead project budgeting and financial strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree, over 15 years of experience in major initiatives, and proficiency in both Arabic and English. Responsibilities include managing cash flow, developing cost centers, and analyzing budgets to support project execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience in related field.
• Extensive knowledge of project budgeting.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Performing project management tasks and duties.
• Implementing budgeting and financial record keeping.
• Providing financial advice and preparing budget reports.

Skills

Project Budgeting

Financial Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor / Master Degree in Accounting or Engineering

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Performing Project Management tasks, duties and responsibilities as directed by the Manager, Engineering & Projects Division.
• Implementing budgeting and financial record keeping procedures to ensure efficient coordination of various departmental and designated accounts, maintains accurate information regarding the financial status of the cost center.
• Follow the Cost coding system implemented in the program.
• Develop cost centers for each project.
• Develop coding for all projects permanent equipments to facilitate handing over to operation team.
• Analyze Existing Budgets
• Develop Budgets and Forecasts
• Perform Cost-Benefit Analyses
• Manage Cash Flow
• Provide Financial Advice
• Prepare Budget Reports
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Skills

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor / Master Degree in Accountant or Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years experience in related field on national / international major initiatives and developments.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in project budgeting
• Extensive experience in managing and prioritizing projects budget.
• Knowledge of Kingdom financial processes and procedures.
• Ability to present budgeting plans and requirements to senior management and other government authorities.
• Ability to negotiate with multiple stakeholders to secure budget for projects
• Capable to fluently communicate in Arabic and English
• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills.