ERP & Projects Cost Controller

Role Overview

ERP & Projects Cost Controller at Rawafid. This is a pivotal finance role responsible for managing the financial aspects of projects through integrated ERP systems, overseeing cost control processes, analyzing project financials, and ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

Role Purpose

To lead end-to-end ERP implementation and cost control processes across the organization, ensuring accurate financial tracking of project costs, budgets, and forecasts while driving digital transformation, financial integration, and operational excellence across finance, procurement, HR, and project control functions.

Key Responsibilities

ERP Implementation & Digital Transformation

• Lead end-to-end ERP implementation covering Dynamics and Xpedeon systems across finance, procurement, HR, and project control modules.
• Define data governance standards, master data ownership, and access control policies.
• Define workflows, approvals, and reporting structures to support data-driven decision-making.
• Manage data migration, testing, and system integration to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Coordinate training and change management to drive user adoption and process efficiency.
• Integrate real-time project and financial dashboards for executive visibility and performance monitoring.
• Drive financial integration between ERP systems and project control tools to ensure accuracy and transparency.

Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis

• Control cash flow and forecast cost-to-complete for each project.
• Analyze monthly financial statements, forecasts, and variance analyses to support strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with treasury and finance to link with business operations.
• Audit for SOCPA, VAT, GAZT, GOSI, Mudad, local and international standards compliance.
• Conduct audits to implement ever-improving effective controls for risk mitigation and transparency.
• Liaise with external auditors, government authorities, and financial institutions to maintain compliance integrity.

Projects Controls & Coordination

• Establish budget, CBS, WBS, forecasting, and monitor and control projects across cost, time, and quality.
• Establish and monitor earned value management (EVM) techniques to track cost and schedule performance via integration between Primavera and ERP.
• Collect incoming reports as a central point, review and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and present weekly dashboards and monthly reports and forecasts to boards and steering committees.
• Track variations and ensure full compliance.
• Contribute to managing client relationships via presentations, coordination, and approvals.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and site teams to align scope, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Ensure timely issuance of project control deliverables: budget revisions, cost-to-complete, progress S-curves, and risk logs.

Mentorship, Quality & Strategic Development

• Mentor finance, ERP, and project control teams to build operational excellence.
• Promote continuous improvement and performance efficiency across departments.
• Embed governance and service quality within organizational frameworks.
• Support long-term business strategy through financial modelling, automation, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Drive departmental KPIs through regular performance reviews and capability-building plans.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cost control, project accounting, or financial management within the construction industry.
• Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or relevant certification in cost control is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong proficiency in ERP systems including Oracle, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics and related financial software.
• Proficiency in Primavera for project control integration.
• Process automation mindset with ability to ensure fiscal integrity and integrate financial and project data into unified digital platforms and reporting systems.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Solid understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, and cost management principles.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Result-oriented with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Additional Information

Compensation

• Competitive salary pay scale.
• Housing Allowance.
• Transportation Allowance.
• Remote areas Allowance.
• 13th Salary.
• Paid vacation time.

Benefits & Programs

• Top Healthcare Coverage including Dental and Vision.
• Performance Bonus.
• Promotion & Career Growth.
• Knowledge & Skills Development.
• Children Education Support.
• Car finance Assistance.
• Healthcare Plan Upgrade & Parents Inclusion.
• Employee Awards & Certification (monthly and Milestones Recognition).

Work Arrangements

• Onboarding and orientation provided.
• Flexible work hours.
• Long weekends (Education Calendar flexibility).
• Subject to eligibility for employee programs.