Cost Controller

As a Cost Controller, you will be a member of the Finance Department. Your main responsibilities will be to provide a proactive cost management service for both internal and external clients and assist with Deep Ocean financial reporting within Deep Ocean’s guidelines and procedures.

This position is offered on a fixed-term basis as maternity cover until the end of 2027.

If you’re the type of person who likes to meet challenges head on, then you’ll find many like-minded people here  clients have become accustomed to our habit of accepting just about any challenge, fix most problems they might struggle with. Our company is built on a willingness to always seek improvements and find safe and sound solutions. This spirit yields not only results for us as a company but also creates development opportunities for you as an employee.

Our track record fuels our ambition for the future to be a world-leading ocean services provider, enabling the energy transition and sustainable use of ocean resources. Why aim any lower?

• Preparation of client cost reports for assigned projects.
• Preparation of sales invoices & follow up of aged debt.
• Review and approval of vendor costs.
• Input into preparation of variation order requests as required by Project Team.
• Creation of project budget as handed over from Tendering Department.
• Monthly profit & loss reporting & forecasting for assigned projects including preparation & posting of project accruals and variance analysis.
• Highlight in timely manner any areas of concern for potential cost overrun.
• Review of final project costs v As Sold and feedback variances to Tendering Department to promote improvement.
• Support client & internal audits as required.
• Financial input to monthly project reviews with Senior Management.

To master this position, you should ideally have the following background:

• Project cost control experience.
• Project accounting knowledge & experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience of using ERP systems.
• Degree qualified in Finance or Business Studies is preferable.

To thrive in this position, it’s helpful to have a personality in line with several – but not necessarily all - of the following traits:

• Demonstrates commitment to Deep Ocean Values, Visions and Behaviours.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Commercially aware and understanding of contracts to maximise profit and minimise risk.
• Able to deliver high quality outcomes in a dynamic environment.

The best reason to join us is the positive attitude of the people you’ll work alongside and our ambitions for the future of not only the company, but also society and not least you as an individual. But there’s more:

• Competitive terms.
• Fun and team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities to develop in a safe environment.
• Exciting, challenging and rewarding work environment.

Sustainability is at the heart of our business. We prepare for responsible operations and create value while protecting the environment and improving society. We recognize our obligations to future generations, the environment and ensure social fairness.

Deep Ocean has joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. We support the 10 United Nations Global Compact Principles on human rights, labour standards, environment and anti-corruption.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and workplace. We value inclusion, equality and diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status or gender identity.