Budget Controller

Project Cost Control Specialist Contract Type

Secondment contract

Qatar, onshore project environment

6 days per week
8 to 10 hours per day
26 working days per month
Rotation: 12 weeks on / 2 weeks off

An established energy-sector organisation is seeking a Project Cost Control Specialist to support major capital and operational projects in Qatar. This role is responsible for budget preparation, cost control, financial compliance, and reporting across large-scale projects, working closely with project, planning, and finance teams.

The position suits a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and proven experience in project cost control within complex project environments.

• Prepare annual work programme and budget documentation for capital and operational expenditure
• Prepare budget revisions and supplementary budgets with appropriate justification and supporting documentation
• Prepare authorisation for expenditure requests in line with internal policies and procedures
• Ensure approved budget control procedures and work instructions are implemented consistently
• Review expenditure postings and reallocations and advise on correct cost allocation structures
• Coordinate closely with cost, planning, and project teams to ensure timely and accurate recording of project expenditure
• Support invoice processing by resolving budget-related issues and ensuring submissions meet internal timelines
• Analyse monthly and quarterly variances and provide clear justification with mitigation actions
• Review project status, work-in-progress, and completion documentation to support correct capitalisation
• Contribute to continuous improvement of budget control and reporting processes
• Prepare ad-hoc cost and budget analysis reports as required
• Support knowledge transfer and on-the-job development of local staff

• University or college degree in financial accounting or a related discipline
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CGMA, or equivalent is preferred

• Minimum 7 years relevant experience in project cost and budget control
• Experience in the oil and gas or energy sector is advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities
• Comfortable working independently on routine activities with escalation of non-routine matters when required
• Working knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems used for project and financial control
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Power Point
• Clear written and spoken English communication skills

• Single status assignment
• Accommodation allowance
• Transport allowance
• Return air tickets provided at regular intervals
• Medical insurance provided in line with local regulations
• Site access and security passes provided
• Personal protective equipment provided
• Paid leave accrued monthly
• Paid sick leave provided annually in accordance with contract terms