Senior Cost Controller

About the job: 
Kent is looking for a Cost Analyst to support our client, LyondellBasell (LYB), and be based in La Porte, TX (preferred) or Channelview, TX. This position follows a 5/8 schedule with the opportunity to work from home one day per week.

Basic Job Requirements  
• Update headcount for each organization.
• Update each step in the process once complete (i.e. Overrides, import, # headcount acceptance, final complete, additional comments). Make note in additional comments for unallocated time, unaccepted time, SAP ID's, etc. as needed.
• Build, edit and assign schedule to Organization.
• Report on a daily/weekly basis and work with various personnel to resolve rejections.
• Review for timesheets pending; previous weeks' timesheets should be approved no later than Wednesday of the current week. If approvals have not been completed, contact POC about pending approvals. There should be no outstanding time older than a week at any given time. If the POC is not in agreement with the timesheet, they should reject the timesheet with commentary.
• Review Authorization Central for blocked POs due to insufficient funds. Blocked PO amounts may need to be updated to reflect overall limit. If the overall limit is insufficient to cover pending cost, contact the POC to discuss the path forward (i.e. PO increase, reallocation, etc.).
• Purchase Order overall limit update - SAP will allow timesheet posting up to the PO overall limit; update the PO overall limit in the cost object value.
• Review Track Process Health Summary report for each vendor on a weekly/monthly basis and work with various personnel to resolve rejections.
• Allocations - Ensure 100% completed for each day; if not, resolve with Timekeepers.
• Acceptance - Ensure 100% completed for each day; if not, resolve with Timekeepers.
• Authorizations - Ensure 100% completed for each day; if not, resolve with POC's.
• View and check reports regularly to ensure all hours and other costs are posted accurately.
• Work with Organization representatives and internal personnel to resolve all issues.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

These job requirements are the minimum basics of this job role. The Client will provide you further details of your job requirements upon mobilizing. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of the Client ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Qualification/ Training/ Certification: 
• Minimum of 5 years of Cost Analyst/Controls experience, preferably in relation to petrochemical or refining industry projects.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively evaluate project financial health and provide recommendations for success.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and the aptitude to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and effectively manage multiple and changing priorities within strict timelines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of standardized cost guidelines (Engineering & Construction) and capital and expense policies and procedures.
• Strong computer skills including SAP, Microsoft Office Products, Ariba, and/or Concur.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project control concepts including estimating, risk management, and scheduling.

HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.