Junior Cost Control- Geosciences

• Build the right communication channels and relationships to get all necessary information internally as well as from any Contractors
• Is the main contributor to the preparation of the AFE (formal investment authorization) file and G&A (General and Administrative) budget. Cost tracking, reporting & forecasting against AFEs for capital projects or G&A for OPEX.
• Proposes the adequate budget split for cost control and follow up, based on available cost estimate data
• Analyzes the technical/contractual deviations from initial budget with the relevant Departments and routinely forecasts cost to complete per AFE
• Anticipates any significant change related to costs, and proposes an update of the final cost estimate
• Must immediately report these deviations to the VPs.
• Is in charge of editing weekly and monthly cost control reports for projects and G&A.
• Updates, on a regular basis, the data coming from other entities which may impact the schedule and/or the cost estimate of the project (strategy, APP cost estimate team, marketing, etc.)
• Is involved in discussions with the stakeholders as soon as they impact costs or schedule of the project
• Will work closely with Finance in support of budget and Plan exercises, as well as monthly accruals.
• Cost tracking, reporting & forecasting against OPEX budgets, creates and maintains an OPEX database.
• Ensure correct coding is on invoices with splits between AFEs as appropriate.
• Provide appropriate assistance to staff involved in invoices coding or SAP validation process.

• Secure the proper cost control of the geosciences activities.
• Secure the accuracy of data input in SAP, propose corrective actions if required
• Provide high quality and self-explanatory reporting

• Bachelor's + 3 years experience in a similar position

• Technical knowledge of the Oil industry (Geosciences would be a plus)

• Must be rigorous and reliable
• Good interpersonal skills