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Tofig Aliyev, Cost Engineer  Lead

Tofig Aliyev

Cost Engineer Lead·BP Caspian

Azerbaijan

Master's degree, Master of Business Administration

Work experience

Total years of experience: 21 years, 7 months

Cost Engineer Lead

December 2019 - Present

BP Caspian

Azerbaijan

December 2019 - Present

Azeri Central East (ACE), Marine and Subsea portion (T&I Topside and Jacket, Vessels, Pipelay, minor scopes)

• Responsible for delivery of cost function for Subsea and Marine ~770M USD;
• Responsible for implementation of risk pressures and opportunities to budgets depending on scope maturity (ie. allowances, contingencies, schedule in-efficiencies etc)
• Responsible for QPCF(Quarterly Performance Cost Figure, 6 month MCE (Master Cost Estimate) revision, 8Q (2 year) and 20Q (5 year) project budgets

Company industry:
Crude Petroleum & Gas Extraction
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Senior Project Controller

September 2017 - November 2019

Socar Polymer

Azerbaijan

September 2017 - November 2019

• Accountable for delivery of Planning and Cost function for SOCAR assets over 5bln USD:
Amursky Gas Processing Plant - Processing of 42bn st mp3 gas a year, 6 NLG/NRU lines, 3 Helium Production Lines - 3-month assignment in Russia from 1st of Jan`19 (circa 35million USD)
SOCAR Polymer Project - Construction of Polymer Production complex consisting of Polypropylene and High-Density Polyethylene plants - Azerbaijan (circa 0.8 billion USD)
SOCAR GPS Project - FEED for Gas processing and petrochemical plants complex - 6-month assignment in China, Beijing (circa 3.5-4 billion USD).

• Acted as a Risk Champion for Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Analysis (Monte-Carlo). Prepared and issued Risk Analysis report to Project Management;
• Prepared Fixed Asset Book for SOCAR Polymer (800mln USD), acted as Subject Matter Expert to consult EY and KPMG;
• Responsible for Trend and Change Management on EPC contracts.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Senior Accountant

June 2015 - August 2017

Enermech

Azerbaijan

June 2015 - August 2017

• Coordinated monthly closing process and reconciliation of general ledger accounts in subsidiaries;
• Responsible for budgeting process of subsidiaries: budgeting P&L, Cash Flow, production plan and
cost calculation;
• Originated internal accounting policies and procedures;
• Ensured controls are workable and prevent weaknesses within the finance and relates functions Work with both internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits;
• Provided Technical support to Division and Project Managers on preparation of Business Case and risk adjusted economic models.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Project Planner

August 2013 - January 2015

BP

Azerbaijan

August 2013 - January 2015

Category C (up to 25 million USD) on 3 pipelines BTC/SCP/WREP and Sangachal terminal

• Prepare and update of Baseline Schedule
• Responsible for delivery of combined Primavera plan for P&M Team
• Monitor progress and performance reports by the Contractors and highlight any risks and the critical path
items on the Project schedule.
• To report upon trends toward achievements of planned milestones
• To coordinate and contribute to corrective action plans where schedule slippage has been identified
• Develop plans for Engineering and Quality activity and provide planning support to Project Engineers
• Identify and monitor critical KPI’s for the project schedule.
• Support Project Managers with preparation of schedules and cost estimation studies
• Act as a risk champion of the projects team, full accountability of Risk Matrixes and register
• Conduct Schedule and Cost Risk Analysis to cover uncertainty associated with each project above 10mUSD and calculate adequate contingency reserve
• Work as part of the Projects Team to ensure smooth coordination between off site fabricators, construction and commissioning of all projects
• Provide planning support to the Project Engineers who are the SPA’s (Single Point Accountability) for the safe and effective execution of Projects
• Provide planning support to the Project Engineers who are the SPA’s (Single Point Accountability) for the safe and effective execution of Projects

• Prepare the functional Project Plan and Schedule and be the link to the Activity Planning functional
representative and ensure all CAP activities are communicated through to the Activity Planning Group.
Attend P&M 8Q Functional Review meetings which will be coordinated by central AP team.
• Liaise with AzSPU Midstream Central AP team for efficient shutdown planning and participate in preparing
and implementing annual shutdown strategy
• Cost-Time-Resource Planning and monitoring for all shutdown works through traceable and transparent
allocations
• Plan and monitor Area P&M Organization resource requirements
• Follow-up material delivery and logistics for projects.
• Responsible for preparation of Portfolio Schedule and alignment with Budget movements
• L3 Schedule preparation and incorporation to Primavera
• Recommend whether to allow CAP activities to enter 12W/6W windows
• Perform resource levelling for all activities

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Project Services Coordinator

March 2012 - August 2013

BP

Azerbaijan

March 2012 - August 2013

Category C(up to 25 million USD) on 3 pipelines BTC/SCP/WREP and Sangachal terminal

• Collecting data for Monthly cost reporting
• Facilitate preparation and approval of Payment Certificates including Quantity Tracking System
administration (QTS)
• Maintain cost centers generation, close-out and allocations
• Commercial interface with vendors, technical and commercial clarification with existing blanket agreements and contracts
• Month-end close out, VOWD and accruals submission
• Participation in monthly meeting with PSCM representatives
• Preparation of PO`s and inline verification of Variations to existing contracts
• Integrated Field Planning (owner) tool maintenance and monthly consistency with GFO (Group Financial
Outlook)
• Earned Value and S-Curve Analysis
• AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) preparation, maintenance
• Facilitate and control time-writing process for the team
• Facilitation of invoices tracking, verification and approval process
• Liaison role between the Team/vendors/AP
• Preparation of quarterly intercompany report
• Intercompany billings preparation and approval
• Participate in weekly meetings with Construction contractors

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Business Support Coordinator

December 2009 - February 2012

RBG ltd

Azerbaijan

December 2009 - February 2012

Fabric maintenance support on 6 offshore (CA/EA/WA/DWG/Chirag/SD) and STEP (Sangachal terminal)

• Preparation of cost summaries
• Sales ledger, WIP maintenance
• The commercial interface between clients, sub-contractors and suppliers
• Assisting with the integration of the Operations and Delivery Teams to ensure optimal commercial
performance
• Tender financial due diligence exercise
• Perform detailed analysis of various customer data to prepare proposals in response to customer pricing requests for both bid and transactional business
• Qualify and analyze incoming bid material against corporate Tender Management criteria. Integrate and synthesize information from many sources (bid documents, conversations, emails, reports, etc.)
• Undertaking site visits to project locations to collect measurement data for the purpose of valuations
• Assisting with the compilation of cost reports and forecasts
• Compiling accurate invoicing to meet company and client finance timetables (ensuring all invoices are
thoroughly checked for compliance and accuracy before submission)
• Monitoring performance trends and preparing relevant tender information
• Compilation of timely and accurate monthly Business Unit Accounts
• Undertaking monthly profit and loss reviews, variance reporting

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Team Leader Accounting

February 2007 - November 2009

AA Services

Azerbaijan

February 2007 - November 2009

Waste Management Contractor of BP Azerbaijan

• Preparation of cost summaries
• Checking of companies expenditures and preparation of overviews/reports
• Monitor spending to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved budgets
• Prepare management recommendations for cost saving
• Internal and Financial audit
• Checking of tally sheet provided from timekeeper and salary, preparation of final payments and advance
salary payments to employees
• Direct communication with suppliers and bankers and management of payments to abroad
• Month-end close out, GLs reconciliation
• Preparation of tax overviews and payments related with salary and suppliers on monthly/quarterly/annual
basis to Tax department and Social Fund.
• Implementation and upgrade of work system within payables and other respective departments
• Management of customs clearance for goods bought from foreign suppliers, provision of declarations to Bank

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

cost controller

July 2004 - February 2007

PCH Offshore PTY

Azerbaijan

July 2004 - February 2007

ACG full field development, construction of Top sides and jackets CA/EA/WA/DWG platforms(Major greenfield projects)
July 2004 - February 2007 (2 years 8 months)

• Planning for the efficient use of materials and equipment
• Preparation of Class 5 cost estimates
• Review and analysis of production, cost and personnel utilization records to evaluate the progress of work and to control or reduce costs
• Calculation of labor productivity efficiency ratios, development of leaning curve targets and plans
• Make Weekend Attendance reports
• Prepare management recommendations, such as proposed fee and tariff increases or schedule changes
• Monitor the scheduling of vehicles for regular maintenance checks
• Compare prices, specifications and delivery dates in order to determine the best bid among potential
Suppliers

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Education

Azerbaijan State Economic University

July 2008

July 2008

Master's degree, Master of Business Administration

Azerbaijan

Graduated with distinction

Azerbaijan State Economic University

July 2005

July 2005

Bachelor's degree, Regulation of Economy

Azerbaijan

GPA (percentage): 97%

GPA (percentage): 97%

Graduated with distinction

Memberships

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Associated Chartered Management Accountant

September 2019

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA)

Chartered Global Management Accountant

September 2019

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Coursera - Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Coursera - Wharton Business School
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - ACCA
Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants - CIMA