Deputy Cost Control Manager & Finance Interface - Resident Maputo at IOTA GROUP

Maputo, Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Sep, 26

Salary

650.0

Posted On

25 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Control, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Change Management, Cash Flow Projection, Joint Venture Accounting, SAP, Excel, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Cost Engineering, Audit Coordination, Financial Discipline, WBS Implementation, Project Controls

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

Company Description Join one of the world's largest LNG developments and play a key role in the financial stewardship of a multi-billion-dollar energy project. Working within an international project environment, you will support project cost governance, budgeting, forecasting, and finance integration across multiple stakeholders including project management, finance teams, joint venture partners, contractors, and government entities. Job Description Support and deputize for the Cost Control Manager across all cost control activities. Lead and coordinate a team of cost controllers responsible for Owner's Costs. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, commitment tracking, change management, and cash flow projections. Consolidate monthly and Life-of-Project (LOP) cost reports. Drive annual budget preparation and periodic budget updates. Monitor cost risks and opportunities and support budget holders in mitigation planning. Act as the primary interface between Cost Control and Finance functions. Coordinate monthly accrual reviews, cash calls, intercompany reconciliations, and audit requirements. Ensure compliance with Joint Venture accounting and cost recoverability requirements. Support SAP cost control structure implementation, including WBS, cost centres, and allocation methodologies. Lead cost control activities during internal and external audits. Promote cost awareness and financial discipline across the project organisation. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline. 10+ years' experience in cost control, project controls, finance, or cost engineering within major Oil & Gas projects. Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, change management, and project cost control methodologies. Solid understanding of financial accounting within Joint Venture environments. Advanced SAP user experience and strong Excel skills. Experience working on large-scale capital projects and international stakeholder environments. Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams. Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Fluent English required; French and/or Portuguese would be advantageous. Additional Information Location: Maputo, Resident Starting date: August 2026 Duration: 1 year, renewable Compensation: up to USD 650 - daily

Responsibilities

Deputize for the Cost Control Manager by leading a team responsible for Owner's Costs, budgeting, and forecasting. Act as the primary interface between Cost Control and Finance functions to ensure compliance with Joint Venture accounting and audit requirements.