Cost Analyst
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Overview
- 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.
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