Senior Budgeting Specialist (E2)

Hill International; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent project management firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee budgeting and financial management tasks. The ideal candidate should have at least 15 years of experience in project budgeting and must be proficient in both Arabic and English. Responsibilities include analyzing budgets, managing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to impact large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in related field.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in project budgeting.
• Capable of presenting budgeting plans to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Perform Project Management tasks as directed.
• Implement budgeting and financial record keeping procedures.
• Analyze existing budgets and manage cash flow.

Skills

Project budgeting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder negotiation

Bilingual communication (Arabic and English)

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.

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.