Senior Budgeting Specialist - (Saudization)

Hill International (Middle East) Ltd.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International (Middle East) Ltd. is seeking a seasoned Project Manager based in Riyadh to oversee essential budgeting and financial processes for major engineering projects. This role demands a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience and a strong grasp of financial processes in the Kingdom.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Engineering, be proficient in both Arabic and English, and have excellent communication skills to interact with senior management and government authorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years' experience in project management.
• Extensive knowledge in managing project budgets.
• Ability to present budgeting plans effectively.

Responsibilities

• Implement budgeting and financial record keeping procedures.
• Maintain accurate financial information regarding the cost center.
• Analyze existing budgets and develop forecasts.

Skills

Project Budgeting

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Negotiation

Communication in Arabic and English

Education

Bachelor or Master's degree in Accounting or Engineering

Job description

Performing Project Management tasks and responsibilities as directed by the Manager of the Engineering Projects Division.

Responsibilities

• Implement budgeting and financial record keeping procedures to ensure efficient coordination of various departmental and designated accounts.
• Maintain accurate information regarding the financial status of the cost center.
• Follow the cost coding system implemented in the program and develop cost centers for each project.
• Develop coding for all projects’ permanent equipment to facilitate handing over to the operation team.
• Analyze existing budgets, develop budgets and forecasts, perform cost-benefit analyses, manage cash flow, provide financial advice, and prepare budget reports.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health policies 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 or supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Accounting or Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in related field on national or international major initiatives and developments.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in project budgeting and in managing and prioritizing project budgets.
• 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 of fluently communicating in Arabic and English.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.