Due to the continued success of our Middle East operations we are looking for a Cost Analyst (Operation and Maintenance).
- Independently lead the project to develop and implement a full unit costing procedure to achieve an auditable unit cost in collaboration with the relevant teams/departments within the client organization.
- Develop and implement an effective cost analysis benchmarking and reporting model/framework in line with best practices and international standards to support the client in achieving their cost / operational efficiency and performance objectives such as maximizing asset utilization reducing operation and maintenance costs and extending asset lives.
- Develop performance metrics / KPIs to support the client in improving performance.
- Transform the invoice/payment process to ensure outsourced costs are recorded timely on an ongoing basis in accordance with the full unit costing procedure.
- Coordinate with the relevant teams/departments to establish tools and systems for unit costing.
- Develop cost analysis to support management decision-making related to tariff setting asset investment operation and maintenance etc.
- Validate the periodic results interpret trends/findings and communicate / present results to management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance or MBA
from a Western country is a must. - Preferably holding a professional certification in a relevant field.
- Minimum 20 years of experience in accounting finance or similar roles preferably in a Western country.
- Strong data analytics project management leadership change management time management interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to take initiative and carry out duties with minimal supervision.
- Excellent MS Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Fluency in the Arabic language is preferred.