Cost Control Lead at Zigma Limited

Zigma Limited is an independent, indigenous energy company in Nigeria. Zigma’s mission, under its CEO Funmi Ogbue, is to become the first female-led ‘mini-major’ with interests in the upstream, midstream and downstream energy sectors, first in Nigeria and then in Africa more widely. Aligning with Funmi’s passion for improving local communities, Zigma will place Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policies at the heart of its operations and aims to become a champion for the responsible development of African energy projects–at the same time as delivering significant value to its investors and partners.

Too often, women and children in Africa suffer the worst from the over-zealous exploitation of energy resources. Zigma believes this should stop. Join us on our journey.  Use the menu below to find out more about becoming a partner, an investor or a team member.  You can find out more about our current projects and partners by using the links here. Together, we will show that responsible, thoughtful behaviour can make a difference.  And deliver long term economic benefits to our investors, countries and our communities. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cost Control Lead

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• The Cost Control Lead is responsible for all the activities related to Budget and Cost Control on projects. He/she shall implement the Cost Control structure, Cost Control procedures and practices, Cost Control tools (UNISUP and U-Cost).

Job Description

• To organize, co-ordinate and control all the activities by informing, supporting, and directing personnel in their roles, responsibilities and objectives.
• To ensure right implementation and propose improvements of Project and Corporate procedures, means and tools in order to ensure the efficient organization and operation of the Project Cost Control activities.
• To provide the necessary checks, approval functions for invoices submitted, in accordance with Contracts, Project & Company procedures, Sarbanes & Oxley requirements and DoA.
• To provide input into the UNISUP System, regarding payment schedules (cash calls), invoicing and cost control issues as required.
• To participate (from Cost Control point of view) in the preparation / consolidation and review of the various Project budgets and updates (internal and external / Annual and Multiyear) with inputs from the members of the Project Team and provide “ad hoc” economics support as required.

Required Qualification and Background

• Level / Diploma: Engineer, or equivalent.
• Experience in similar position (years): 5
• Languages: English mandatory
• Professional Experience (years): 5-15

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail