Cost Controller

Company Description Mazarine Energy is a subsurface-driven private energy company focused on low risk, cost-effective, short cycle exploration, appraisal & development opportunities with robust project economics. At Mazarine Energy, we work in a fast-paced environment, in which teamwork, in order to achieve great results, is our main focus. We all contribute by doing our part, and we help each other out. We put in time and effort together. When results are achieved, we take the time to reflect and celebrate our success together. We are not only focused on achieving business goals but also personal goals; providing you with room to grow is important to us. Let’s do this together

Job Description
For our Tunisia Finance Team, we are looking for a Cost Controller. As Cost Controller, you are accountable for ensuring that costs were spent in accordance with the Budget and that invoices were validated in compliance with company audit rules. Based on your experience, you will contribute to process optimization through IT tools implementation. Your main tasks will consist in the following:
• Mastering the Budget cycle, from preparation of Budget, then revision, and finally gap analysis with actuals;
• Mastering the Purchase to pay process from validation of supply requisitions, until processing invoices for payment in compliance with company audit rules;
• Contributing in process improvement (Process Automation, Internal Procedures). Responsibilities & tasks: Budget Cycle:
• Work with budget holders for quarterly Budget estimation/review and proceed with monthly budget KPI analysis and Year end Actuals vs Closing Budget analysis;
• Prepare Budget template as per agreed format and related slides for meetings with headquarters and state partner. Purchase to pay process:
• Approve purchase requests after Budget allocation and expense coding;
• Approve invoices for payment after review of supporting documents and three-way matching of purchase order/Delivery note/Invoice;
• Monthly costs Follow-up for progress made in projects and operations. prepare monthly accruals accordingly for costs not yet charged;
• Monthly costs Follow-up on technical assistance made by Headquarters and raise accruals for incurred costs not yet charged;
• Monthly Validation of stock movements for Opex/Capex material warehouse and prepare for periodic Inventory stocktaking. Other Tasks:
• Monthly Preparation of Cash-Calls and Billings by concession to be submitted to state partner;
• Actively contribute in meetings with ERP integrator for the implementation of additional modules or specific development and automation of manual tasks;
• Actively contribute in the update of current ERP configuration and closure of raised tickets for noticed ERP issues;
• Actively contribute in the update of current finance procedures. Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting;
• 7 years' minimum experience with a multinational firm or extensive experience (5 to 7 years) within a renowned Audit firm;
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point and Power BI;
• Knowledge of Oil & Gas ERP (Microsoft D365 or S/4HANA are recommended);
• Ability to translate complex financial data into understandable insights for nonfinancial stakeholders;
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, and executive leadership;
• Ability to align financial analysis with the company's strategic goals and objectives;
• High level of accuracy in financial calculations, reporting, and documentation;
• Ability to follow-up on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.