Cost Accountant

Position Title: Cost Accountant

Location: Multiple Location, Saudi Arabia

Reporting to: Strategic Planning Department Manager

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Performing Project Management tasks, duties and responsibilities as directed by the Manager, Engineering & Projects Division.
• Implementing budgeting and financial record keeping procedures to ensure efficient coordination of various departmental and designated accounts, maintains accurate information regarding the financial status of the cost center.
• Follow the Cost coding system implemented in the program.
• Develop cost centers for each project.
• Develop coding for all projects permanent equipment to facilitate handing over to operation team.
• Analyze Existing Budgets
• Develop Budgets and Forecasts
• Perform Cost-Benefit Analyses
• Manage Cash Flow
• Provide Financial Advice
• Prepare Budget Reports
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor / Master Degree in Finance or similar from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years experience in related field on national / international major initiatives and developments.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in project budgeting
• Extensive experience in managing and prioritizing projects budget.
• Knowledge of Kingdom financial processes and procedures.
• Ability to present budgeting plans and requirements to senior management and other government authorities.
• Ability to negotiate with multiple stakeholders to secure budget for projects
• Capable to fluently communicate in Arabic and English
• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills.