Cost Administrator - Accounts Payable / Invoice Validation - Life Science Construction

Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries , we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

The Cost Administrator is responsible for supporting financial operations by managing cost data, tracking project expenses, and ensuring accurate reporting. This role plays a key part in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control processes to help maintain financial efficiency across projects or departments.

Key Responsibilities :

• Monitor and track project or departmental costs against budgets.
• Prepare and maintain cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Assist in the development of budgets and financial plans.
• Review and verify invoices, purchase orders, and expense claims.
• Collaborate with project managers and finance teams to ensure cost accuracy.
• Maintain cost databases and ensure data integrity.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support procurement efforts.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulations.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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