Job Description

Do you want to solve global energy challenges for future generations?At Aker Solutions we are committed to helping the energy industry and broader society #PowerTheChange towards a low-carbon future.We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition?Our Cost & Finance department in St. John's is now looking for a Cost Control Lead.The Cost Control Lead is accountable for all cost related functions; capturing project costs and ensuring all time, materials, services, and consumables are accurately reflected in client cost reporting and reconciled with Aker Solutions' revenue recognition and billings. They are directly responsible for the supervision and development of the Cost Controlling team.What will you be doing?

• Interface with Aker Solutions Management and Project Managers to identify areas of concern, improvement, and opportunity.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders to ensure that projects are complying with internal reporting requirements.
• Provide procedural and practical expert advice to projects regards to Internal Controls.
• Compiling information supplied by estimating, procurement, construction, planning and engineering for cost forecasts.
• Control of reimbursable man-hours, equipment and rentals, purchase of goods and services, and other reimbursable expenditures.
• Management and coordination of client authorization / commitments.
• Invoicing, management of accounts receivable and cash receipts according to monthly financial cycles.
• Owner of for all invoicing of project costs to various clients and the collection of all accounts receivable.
• Own and drive improvement in NCOA, ensuring a full understanding of the drivers for the segment and recommend and implement improvement agenda.
• Own preparation of Revenue and Intake SAREPTA load files.

We think you should have:

• Diploma or degree in business administration / accounting discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 10 years' experience within a senior cost control role.
• Sound knowledge of general accounting and financial reporting requirements.
• Demonstrable Financial Controlling and/or Reporting experience.
• Experience in SAP is desirable.

More reasons to work with us:

• Professional development and career opportunities
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Healthy work-life balance
• Company matching RRSP program
• Social and team-building events
• Dynamic project and team environment

Interested? Contact us.Consistent with the Atlantic Accords Act, residents of Newfoundland and Labrador specifically, and Canadians generally, who are qualified, will be given first consideration for training and employment. For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment and background screening will be required. We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.Eligibility to work in CanadaAll applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit. Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled, or voided).
Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least one (1) week prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded. In certain situations, Aker Solutions may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions within the Company and may also provide the information to its clients, in connection with possible opportunities with existing clients as part of their approval process.Diversity and InclusionOur goal is to make Aker Solutions a place where everyone can perform at their best by creating opportunities for all. We see diversity as a source of creativity, innovation, and as a key competitive advantage. Diversity includes not only gender, ethnicity, or age but also disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and many other parts of one's identity. We welcome your application no matter who you are or where you come from and encourage you to let us know if you need any supportive adjustments throughout the recruitment process.This is Aker SolutionsAker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries.

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