Our Client has a vacancy for a Cost and Contracts Admin Coordinator.  This is a contract position, based in Kazakhstan on a residential basis.

As Cost and Contracts Admin Coordinator, you will carry out and coordinate all Contract Management and Cost Controls activities in support of the Automation and Telecommunication Manager, including Contract Administration, Budget Preparation and Revisions, Cost Reporting and Change management.

Responsibilities:
Coordinating the contract administration activities.
Ensure contractor compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract.
Provide general contractual/commercial advice for the Project Managers and project team members.
Supervise and coordinate the day to day administration of the contracts.
Analysing, planning and coordinating the cost control activities.
Applying cost control Project Methodologies.
Provide Cost report, maintain trend data to support all challanges.
Managing and controlling the department's budget working closely with the Budget Holder.
Carrying out audits of Contractor's to ensure accuracy and the content of the data received, review and challenge the VOWD figures.
Coordinating Cost control for both Contractor and in-house management expenditure.
Providing support during contract preparation, bid evaluation.
Coordinating and contribution to the training of the junior and national staff.
Attending various meetings with management, partners and auditors.
Review CTRs, challenge cost report and ensure accuracy.
Support ad hoc needs of the Project Manager.
Coordinating invoice verification process.
Coordinate between Contract Administrator and Cost Engineer to ensure all ACV values are maintained and any forecast changes are advised to Budget and Contract Holder.
Assisting in preparing various reports and presentations.
Monitoring of progress.
Assisting in preparation of contractual and commercial sections to be used in tenders.

Qualifications & Experience:
University Degree - Economics or Financial Accounting.
Substantial Contract and cost control/accounting experience. Oil experience is necessary. Prior experience with a similar big complex project is beneficial.

Required Competencies:
Ability to work in team interacting with other disciplines and third parties.
Ability to work effectively with time constraints and constant pressure to meet deadlines.
High level of professional and personal integrity.
Fluent written and spoken English.
Ability with basic computer programs (Microsoft Word/Excel/Power Point, Ms Project ).
SAP knowledge shall be preferable.

The salary for this role is Â600 - Â625 GBP per day.

To apply for the Cost and Contracts Admin Coordinator position, please forward your current CV, quoting reference number 64735.