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Zurich, Switzerland

Orange, New South Wales, Australia

Zug

Support Operations team in the Start-up and Readiness phase for all aspects of Cost Control and Cost Engineering. Continuously incorporate new contracts into the system and reporting structure. Liaise and establish interfaces with other departments (Finance, HR, Project etc.). Closely monitor operations cost and flag potential over- and underruns to Management.Key Contributions♦ Built Readiness and Start-up Budget as well as 25 year Operations Budget♦ Setting up internal and… Show more Support Operations team in the Start-up and Readiness phase for all aspects of Cost Control and Cost Engineering. Continuously incorporate new contracts into the system and reporting structure. Liaise and establish interfaces with other departments (Finance, HR, Project etc.). Closely monitor operations cost and flag potential over- and underruns to Management.Key Contributions♦ Built Readiness and Start-up Budget as well as 25 year Operations Budget♦ Setting up internal and external reporting structure, processes to support contracts and procurement (e.g. issuing PO’s, CTR’s etc.) and establish interfaces with other departments♦ Reflect new contracts in Cost Control and ERP system in line with ramp-up♦ Prepare and present potential cost changes to Change Board Show less

Zug, Switzerland

Perform independent checks on project progress and budget status, and report / present to senior management and shareholders. As member of the Change Board, challenge variation orders and change requests, and advise on allowance and contingency drawdowns. Coordinate project controls and finance activities to ensure consistency of project reporting. Streamline the process of delivering the Cash Call schedule to the BoD and issue monthly cash calls to shareholders.Key Contributions:♦… Show more Perform independent checks on project progress and budget status, and report / present to senior management and shareholders. As member of the Change Board, challenge variation orders and change requests, and advise on allowance and contingency drawdowns. Coordinate project controls and finance activities to ensure consistency of project reporting. Streamline the process of delivering the Cash Call schedule to the BoD and issue monthly cash calls to shareholders.Key Contributions:♦ Developed integrated cash flow and cash call process, resulting in accurate cash calls to shareholders. Coordinated cash calls through loans as well as cash calls through equity increases.♦ Supported Baseline updates and ensured consistency across countries and contracts.♦ Issued recommendations and guidelines to achieve auditable monthly VOWD and accruals.♦ Evaluated changes in Project Finance, tax/VAT and assessed its effects on cost and cash flows. Show less

Perth, Australia

Prepare Greater Enfield drilling estimate (~ AUD 1 bn) to a level allowing the company to successfully take Final Investment Decision.Key Contributions:♦ Built Class 3 estimate for the Greater Enfield Project Drilling & Completions campaign to support Financial Investment Decision (3 field subsea tie-back to existing FPSO)♦ Developed D&C estimating tool to allow consistent drilling estimates across single and multi-well campaigns and varying classes of estimate♦ Reviewed… Show more Prepare Greater Enfield drilling estimate (~ AUD 1 bn) to a level allowing the company to successfully take Final Investment Decision.Key Contributions:♦ Built Class 3 estimate for the Greater Enfield Project Drilling & Completions campaign to support Financial Investment Decision (3 field subsea tie-back to existing FPSO)♦ Developed D&C estimating tool to allow consistent drilling estimates across single and multi-well campaigns and varying classes of estimate♦ Reviewed well-cost estimates (single and multi-well) for all classes of estimates♦ Contributed to development of a drilling cost database, to improve estimate acuracy Show less

Perth, Australia

Strategically positioned to direct all activities regarding cost control and reporting of the New Field Development department. Increased credibility of department with internal and external stakeholders by producing meaningful information and upfront communication. Led all endeavours of preparing monthly cost and variance analysis to management, reconciling actuals with AFE, WP&B, and rolling forecasts.Key Contributions:♦ Maintained appraisal budget models for seven joint ventures… Show more Strategically positioned to direct all activities regarding cost control and reporting of the New Field Development department. Increased credibility of department with internal and external stakeholders by producing meaningful information and upfront communication. Led all endeavours of preparing monthly cost and variance analysis to management, reconciling actuals with AFE, WP&B, and rolling forecasts.Key Contributions:♦ Maintained appraisal budget models for seven joint ventures to ensure work programs are reflected in the budgets ranging from $1 million to several $100 million.♦ Compiled and consolidated budget requirements from Asset Development, Reservoir Management, Facilities Engineering, MCPs and other areas in respective WP&Bs.♦ Managed cost for 40 AFEs through establishing macro-based excel tools to achieve business objectives within budget.♦ Developed probabilistic time and cost estimates for future drilling campaigns.♦ Completed schedules for a low side mitigation project and individual appraisal fields. Show less

Manila, Philippines

Prepare the company for a deepwater well in the Philippines by setting up cost procedures and interfacing with contractors, rig crew and the drilling team. Report back to headquarter drilling related information (AFE, estimates, VOWD, actuals). Thorough cost control led to direct attributable savings > $100k and final well cost within 2 % of estimate.Key Contributions:♦ Estimated well cost & time and prepare AFE’s♦ Analysed and evaluated contracts in support of most… Show more Prepare the company for a deepwater well in the Philippines by setting up cost procedures and interfacing with contractors, rig crew and the drilling team. Report back to headquarter drilling related information (AFE, estimates, VOWD, actuals). Thorough cost control led to direct attributable savings > $100k and final well cost within 2 % of estimate.Key Contributions:♦ Estimated well cost & time and prepare AFE’s♦ Analysed and evaluated contracts in support of most economical contract selection♦ Reported on cost and project progress♦ Reconciled Actuals vs Field Estimate and AFE♦ Successfully implemented Purchasing System Show less

Perth, Australia

Focal point of contact between Engineering and Finance department for all drilling and rig-related projects. Instilled ‘improvement mind-set’ in D&C community by tracking & visualising performance data.Key contributions:♦ Produced probabilistic and deterministic cost and time estimates for wells, rig mobilisation/demobilisation, major repairs and other projects♦ Built and maintained drilling cost database for equipment and services♦ Developed tools and implemented… Show more Focal point of contact between Engineering and Finance department for all drilling and rig-related projects. Instilled ‘improvement mind-set’ in D&C community by tracking & visualising performance data.Key contributions:♦ Produced probabilistic and deterministic cost and time estimates for wells, rig mobilisation/demobilisation, major repairs and other projects♦ Built and maintained drilling cost database for equipment and services♦ Developed tools and implemented estimating and cost tracking processes♦ Compiled, reviewed and reported project cost and progress♦ Reconciled Actuals vs Field Estimate and AFE Show less

Cpa, Accounting

Master Of Accounting, Accounting

Business Economist Fh, Economy & Finance