This project involved leading a high-performing team of 7-8 cost controllers, planning engineers, and document controllers across the UAE, Malaysia, and Iraq. As part of Weatherford, a global oilfield services giant with operations in over 100 countries and a workforce exceeding 50,000, I played a critical role in the financial management of a major EPCC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning) project for PETRONAS CARIGALI IRAQ HOLDING B.V. in the Garraf field.
Project Highlights:
Scope: FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPCC of First Commercial Production (FCP) Facilities.
- Contract Value: $224 Million (initial) / $172 Million (revised).
- Responsibilities: Developed a robust project financial model encompassing Client Billing and Percentage of Completion (POC) methodologies for accurate cost and revenue tracking.
- Conducted rigorous monthly and quarterly reviews, analyzing actual project figures from Hyperion/JD Edwards against forecasts and budgets aligned with the agreed-upon project schedule and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
- Prepared and presented comprehensive monthly and quarterly project reports to Country, Regional, and Global Management, highlighting key performance indicators and financial health.
- Closely monitored project cash flow, ensuring timely client billing and receivable confirmations.
- Reviewed purchase orders (POs) and Authorization for Expenditure (AFEs) for all capital and project purchases, demonstrating a thorough understanding of contract types, measurement methods, and technical specifications.
- Developed and maintained detailed financial reports covering capital expenditure, planning & budgeting, billing & receivables, financial reporting, procurement, payroll, and cash flow management, empowering project managers with insightful cost analysis.
- Analyzed project close-out reports, providing expert commentary and contributing to lessons learned.
Ensured full compliance with company policies, procedures, and local regulations in the UAE and Iraq, maintaining strict control over project expenditures.
- Oversaw timely payment of invoices in accordance with contractual terms and company policies.
Collaborated with the Project Team to implement Value of Work Done (VOWD) and Earned Value Management (EVM) processes, ensuring consistent project tracking and performance measurement.
- Provided expert support to the Procurement Team in negotiations, contract change assessments, and compliance verification.
- Reviewed and monitored overall project planning and scheduling activities, including schedule risk analysis, progress tracking against milestones, and baseline comparisons.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Managed outstanding balance amounts by evaluating reports and determining collection statuses.
This experience demonstrates my expertise in managing complex oil and gas projects, ensuring financial discipline, and driving successful project outcomes in challenging international environments.