Sanjeev Raghavan - Cost Controller

Cost controller with outstanding accounting background. Seeking appropriate oppertunity with a professionally managed, well organized company.

From April 2006 onwards
Senior Cost Controller
ERSAI Caspian Contractor LLC, Aktau, Kazakhstan. (Subsidiary of Saipem SpA, Member of Eni Group of companies, Italy)
1.Preparation of project cost control plan in accordance with project and client requirements.
2.Preparation of Initial Project Budget for review and perform all activities necessary for subsequent revisions and forecasts for various projects of the company in SAP R/3 cost control module and monitor job progress according to schedules.
3.Monitor and control all project costs in order to accurately and continuously evaluate the anticipated final cost of the project thus enabling Project Management to take any necessary corrective actions.

December 2005 till Mar 2006
Management Controller
ERSAI Caspian Contractor LLC., Aktau, Kazakhstan. (Subsidiary of Saipem SpA, Member of Eni Group of companies, Italy)

September 2002 till November 2005
Senior Accountant
Saipem SpA., Kazakhstan Branch, (Member of Eni Group of companies, Italy): Partner in the CCC/Saipem consortium at the Karachaganak Development Project, Aksai, West Kazakhstan Oblast, Republic of Kazakhstan.

April 2001 till August 2002
Chief Accountant - Kazakhstan Catering Company - (Industrial Caterers) (Member Albert Abela Group of companies): Provider of catering and house keeping service to CCC/Saipem consortium at Karachaganak Development Project, Aksai, Kazakhstan.

June 1999 till March 2001
Legal Consultant - Bose & Bose Ltd., (Legal Consultants), (Member of Ziad Galadari Group of Companies, Dubai, United Arab Emirates) Apt # 5, Samad Vurgun Street – 22, Baku, Azerbaijan.

November 1998 till June 1999
Chief Accountant - Al Safa Electro Mechanical Services LLC., (Electro Mechanical Contractors) (Member of Ziad Galadari Group of Companies) Post Box # 8892, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

December ’97 to November ’98 & May ’96 to May ’97
Accountant - General Foods Ltd.,Baku, Azerbaijan.

May ’97 to Nov ’97
Financial Accountant - Fritz Companies Inc. (Dubai Branch), Dubai – UAE.

June 1994 till October 1995
Accountant - Sky Masters LLC, Dubai, UAE.

November 1993 till April 1994 & June 1989 till October 1992
Accountant - Ucil Synchem Pvt.Ltd. Mazagaon, Bombay, India.

EDUCATION
Graduation
1.Bachelor of Law, University Of Bombay, Bombay, India.
2.Bachelor of Commerce (with Accountancy and Cost Accounting), University Of Calicut, India.

KEY SKILLS
Project Cost Control Process & System Knowledge
1)Sound knowledge of establishing project cost control setup, developing project forecasting, budget monitoring and project cost control functions.
2)Proficient in preparation of periodic project cost control reports such as expenditures to-date, project performance to-date and making recommendations as to forecast cost projections while meeting critical deadlines.
3)Identification of trend and analyze the cost status of projects, maintain projects cost portfolio.
4)Preparation of accurate cost reports and recommendations.
5)Interface with project managers, site personnel, project accountants, and cost technicians, procurement / contracts personnel, schedulers and other related projects support groups.
6)Possess high proficiency in use of PC. Advanced skill in the use of Microsoft Office applications such as MS Excel, MS Word, MS Access and other applications like SAP R/3 and PeopleSoft 8.
Analytical & Problem Solving
7)Ability to avoid problems by identifying the relevant factors and formulating clear solutions within a limited timeframe.
8)Ability to translate control and planning concepts into practical application.
9)Ability to use independent judgment to achieve assigned responsibilities and ability to work independently on complex issues.