Cost Analyst (Operation & Maintenance)

• Independently lead the project to develop and implement a full unit costing procedure to achieve an auditable unit cost in collaboration with the relevant teams/departments within the client organization.
• Develop and implement an effective cost analysis, benchmarking, and reporting model/framework in line with best practices and international standards to support the client in achieving their cost / operational efficiency and performance objectives, such as maximizing asset utilization, reducing operation and maintenance costs, and extending asset lives.
• Develop performance metrics / KPIs to support the client in improving performance.
• Transform the invoice/payment process to ensure outsourced costs are recorded timely on an ongoing basis in accordance with the full unit costing procedure.
• Coordinate with the relevant teams/departments to establish tools and systems for unit costing. 
• Develop cost analysis to support management decision-making related to tariff setting, asset investment, operation and maintenance, etc.
• Validate the periodic results, interpret trends/findings, and communicate / present results to management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance, or MBA
  from a Western country is a must.
• Preferably holding a professional certification in a relevant field.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in accounting, finance, or similar roles, preferably in a Western country.
• Strong data analytics, project management, leadership, change management, time management, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to take initiative and carry out duties with minimal supervision.
• Excellent MS Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Fluency in the Arabic language is preferred.