Cost Controller
Marconi
Job Overview
Location
Rivers, Nigeria
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Arrangement
On-site
Sector
Energy & Utilities
Experience Level
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Application Deadline
May 27, 2026
Job Description
Marconi is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to join our team, responsible for managing and optimizing project costs in Rivers.
This role involves detailed planning, monitoring, and analysis of expenditures to ensure financial efficiency and profitability. You will develop budgets, identify variances, and recommend cost-saving measures, working closely with project managers to control expenditures.
The ideal candidate possesses strong financial acumen and a proven track record in cost management.
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Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage budgets for projects, or operations
- Monitor actual costs against budgets and identify variances
- Pepare regular cost reports, forecasts, and financial analyses
- Analyse cost drivers and recommend cost-saving measures
- Ensure proper allocation and classification of costs
- Work closely with project managers and department heads to control expenditures
- Review and approve purchase orders, invoices, and expenses
- Track commitments and ensure spending aligns with approved budgets
- Support financial audits by providing required documentation and explanations
- Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions related to costs
- Reconcile Revenue and Cost with Receivable manager and payable manager
- Advice Head of Strategy & Financial Planning prior on the impending risk on any project
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field Professional certification preferred (ICAN, PMP).
- 4-6 years' experience in Finance, Procurement, or Compliance functions
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and cost management principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Microsoft package)
- Knowledge of billing, invoicing, and revenue recognition.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central advantage).
- Strong understanding of vendor compliance, cost control, and insurance/risk management
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The Nigerian oil and gas sector demands rigorous financial oversight to ensure project profitability. This Cost Controller role is instrumental in planning, monitoring, and optimizing project expenditures. Your expertise in budgeting, cost analysis, and forecasting will directly contribute to financial efficiency and strategic decision-making within this critical industry.
Posted Date
May 13, 2026
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