Cost Controller - UAE National at Egis Group

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Control, Financial Management, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Budgeting, Earned Value Management, Communication Skills, MS Office Suite, Financial Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Project Cash Flow Management, Financial Reporting, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Collaboration, Cost-Saving Opportunities

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company Description Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Your future starts here. Join Egis, where your ambition meets unparalleled growth opportunities. As we continue to expand within Canada, we're looking for talented professionals like you to be a part of our innovative team. Imagine working alongside over 1,000 top-tier engineers, architects, and planners, all dedicated to shaping the future of infrastructure and development. At Egis, your skills and aspirations will find the perfect environment to thrive. Elevate your career with us and be a driving force in our exciting journey. Our values showcase everything we believe in: A Responsible Company - We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do. A People-First Company - This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are. A Creative Company - Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time. Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Controller to join our team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As a Cost Controller, you will be reporting to the Portfolio Performance Controller and play a crucial role in supporting the financial management and cost control processes of our projects. You will work collaboratively with project managers, finance teams, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are completed within approved budgets while maintaining financial health throughout the project lifecycle. Review and control project budgets in collaboration with project managers and your line manager, ensuring alignment with project objectives and financial constraints. Participate to regular variance analysis to compare actual costs against planned costs, investigating reasons for variances and implementing corrective measures. Support the review and analysis of earned value metrics to support project forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting to project stakeholders. Participate to the project cash flow, ensuring costs are aligned with project milestones and payments to vendors and subcontractors are made according to contract terms. Support the analysis of financial statements to identify potential improvements and develop strategies to optimize cost-effectiveness against approved budgets. Assist in the preparation of annual budgets. Collaborate with project managers to identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend measures to reduce expenses. Perform cost-benefit analysis on prospective projects and provide associated metrics to support the decision makers. Support the preparation of comprehensive financial reports to management to aid decision-making processes. Qualifications UAE National mandatory, only UAE nationals will be reviewed and considered Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or commerce graduate students Fresh Graduate or Junior experience in cost control or financial management, preferably within the Construction / Maintenance industry Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a detail-oriented approach Thorough understanding of accounting principles, budgeting procedures, and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to various stakeholders Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel for financial modelling and analysis Experience with financial forecasting, variance analysis, and project cash flow management Knowledge of industry-specific financial regulations (IFRS15) and reporting standards (preferred) Additional Information Immediate joiners preferred the role is to ensure effective cost management and margin optimization across the division's infrastructure projects by acting as the key financial liaison between Project Managers and your Management. This role ensures the integrity of project cost data, timely cost tracking, proactive margin control, and compliance with financial standards. It also supports continuous improvement through advanced Excel and Power BI utilization.

Responsibilities

The Cost Controller will support financial management and cost control processes for projects, ensuring they are completed within approved budgets. This role involves collaborating with project managers and finance teams to analyze costs, implement corrective measures, and prepare financial reports.