# Cost Controller — MAFAS-Mahmal Facilities Services

Canonical: https://jobxdubai.com/jobs/li-4473756209-cost-controller
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Type: full_time · Level: mid
Monthly salary: AED 9,800 to 17,640 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-30
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## Description

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor actual project costs against approved budgets and identify variances.

• Track manpower, materials, subcontractors, overheads, purchase orders, and other project-related costs.

• Identify potential cost overruns, margin risks, and unfavorable financial trends.

• Maintain accurate project financial data through the PPM/ERP system.

• Prepare and upload project budgets and ensure proper cost allocation.

• Monitor project profitability, gross margins, cost trends, and overall financial performance.

• Prepare project cost reports, budget-versus-actual analysis, variance reports, and profitability reports.

• Prepare and coordinate project invoices in line with contractual terms, milestones, and approved budgets.

• Coordinate with Finance regarding invoicing, revenue recognition, accruals, and unbilled revenue.

• Support project budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting activities.

• Support month-end closing by ensuring project costs and revenues are accurately recorded.

• Coordinate with Project Managers, Operations, Procurement, HR, and Finance to obtain accurate financial and operational information.

• Provide timely financial analysis and recommendations to support project decision-making and profitability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Costing, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in project costing, cost control, budgeting, project finance, or a similar role.

• Strong knowledge of project costing, budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and project accounting.

• Strong hands-on experience with PPM (Project Portfolio Management) modules is essential.

• Practical experience with ERP and project-based financial management systems.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and financial analysis.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify financial risks and cost variances.

• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

• Experience in Facilities Management, Construction, Engineering, or other project-driven industries is preferred.

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