Assistant Cost Controller
First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026.
Job Title: Assistant Cost Controller
Organisation: SeaOwl Energy Services
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
SeaOwl Energy Services manages the complete recruitment cycle from sourcing, recruitment, mobilization and personnel planning for energy customers. It is specialized in highly-skilled profiles and the underlying activity of designees / staff mainly covers drilling and off-shore oil rig management. It also provides scalable, integrated operations & maintenance resources and services covering the lifecycle of energy assets, as well as tele-operated surveillance and maintenance services.
Job Summary: The Assistant Cost Controller will support procurement activities, supplier management, budget monitoring, cost control and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Source, evaluate and conduct due diligence on suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality and compliance.
- Negotiate supplier terms, prepare purchase orders and maintain an approved supplier database.
- Monitor supplier performance, contractual obligations and QHSE compliance.
- Verify supplier invoices against approved purchase orders and delivery documentation.
- Assist with supplier reconciliations and monitor outstanding invoices and payment timelines.
- Monitor procurement expenditure and commitments against approved budgets, identifying and escalating potential overruns.
- Prepare weekly and monthly cost-control, budget-versus-actual and procurement expenditure reports.
- Support budget preparation, forecasting and implementation of cost-saving initiatives.
- Monitor inventory levels, particularly PPE and ensure proper procurement and accounting documentation.
- Support month-end activities, financial analysis and audit requirements.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years’ relevant work experience .
- Proficiency in accounting software, particularly Sage or QuickBooks.
- Strong Excel, analytical, budgeting and reporting skills.
- Good understanding of procurement procedures and financial controls.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and high professional integrity.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48