Duties:

• This role is the focal point in contract administration and cost control of the FPSO and O&M contracts, the key contracts for the Vietnam BU Operations.
• The main responsibility of this role is to ensure that the financial performance of both Contractors is analysed and reported timely and accurately to enable the Commercial Manager, Operations/Production Manager to make appropriate decisions and effectively measure Contractors’ overall performance.

Invoice Verification

• Ensure that invoices submitted by FPSO and O&M contractors comply with contract and cost recovery requirements prior to routing it Contract Holder for approval

Cost Control

• Analyse actual O&M cost vs. contractor budget and POVO budget
• Analyse  actual costs per category (i.e.  Offshore personnel, onshore personnel, overtime/overcycle, spares, services, consumables, etc.)
• Ensure that cost of FPSO Rectification and repair of Defects are not charged to POVO and or invoiced back to FPSO contractor
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports on the above

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Provide inputs to OPEX budget on FPSO and O&M costs
• Provide forecast cost for FPSO and O&M
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering and Maintenance to ensure accuracy of forecast/budget

Contractor Management

• Provide guidance and advice on cost performance reporting against Contract and Budget
• Provide timely and accurate Statements in relation to ATCP
• Focal point on correspondences/coordination with Contractors on budget, costs and invoices

In all of the above, coordination and cooperation with Finance is crucial.

Maintaining a cooperative relationship with FPSO and O&M contractors while exercising control

• Coordinating with Finance, Engineering, Operations and Technical Teams on cost/invoicing obligations/ liabilities per ATCP/O&M Contracts
• “Happy FPSO and O&M Contractors” – no major disputes
• Timely reports
• Timely and appropriately supported statements and invoices (when necessary) to FPSO contractor

Requirements:

• Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience (at least 5 years) in a similar role, preferably in the Oil & Gas Industry

Skills / experience:

• At least 5 years experience in contract administration and/or cost control
• Experience in supporting offshore operations
• Experience in budgeting

Knowledge (e.g. systems, software, procedures, regulations):

• Excellent Microsoft Excel and database skills
• Familiarity with budget and approval processes/procedures
• Good knowledge of Accounting processes

Attributes and behaviours:

• Good communication skills - amiable yet firm
• Structured and analytical, cautious with sensitive/confidential information
• Can perform independently yet be a team player
• Proactive and energetic