Project Controller

• Cost Management, Controls, Reporting & Analysis
• Assist the Project Controls Team Lead/Senior in supporting Project Managers and / or Study Managers in decision making by constantly monitoring budget and expenditure changes, as well as providing regular updates of project status.
• Support the Project Controls Team Lead/Senior in the preparation of cost baseline for approval.
• Monitor project expenditures and perform regular variance analysis between budget, actual and estimate at complete costs.
• Support the Project Controls Team Lead/Senior to develop accurate cost forecasts for labour, equipment, and materials
• Update and administer the project cashflow forecast
• Assist and provide input to weekly and monthly reports for projects
• Create and maintain project cost reports throughout the project lifecycle
• Liaise with and provide support to Engineering team in the preparation project deliverables, work packs, budget, WBS as required.
• Assistance in ATC (Authority to Commit) documentation for submission to the Client.
• Interface with project team for the compilation of project change notification.
• Maintenance of project Variation & Change register.
• Initiate corrective actions when cost overruns or inefficiencies are identified and recommend cost-saving measures where applicable
• Prepare detailed cost reports to senior management and project stakeholders.
• Development of Adhoc value-adding reports as required.
• Attendance of project meetings as required.
• Onboarding of project personnel in SAP
• Project Accounting - Vendor Accounts Management
• Assist and support Senior Project Accountant as and when required.
• Maintain and control a bank guarantee and/or retention registers for each Project.
• Review Vendor's invoice and substantiating documents.
• Interface with Vendor or respond to queries as required on invoice status or payment due dates.
• Generate PPC and process invoice in CMS for Client approval.
• Prepare transmittal of cash calls and payments runs if required.
• Ensure a complete project vendor account close out is carried out and all reports, accounts and files are formally handed over to the Client within agreed timeframes.
• Prepare Vendor account reconciliations, as and when required.
• Creation of indirect or subconsultant P.O. in SAP
• Compliance & Audit Support
• Register and file all relevant project documentation in accordance with Company approved procedures.
• Adhering to Company standard project accounting and cost control processes, guidelines and procedures.
• Building relationships with Project Accounting and Control team to ensure understanding and adherence of effective costing methodology, invoicing, controls and processes.
• Proactively support other team members as required to ensure Project deliverables are met.
• General duties as required by Senior Accounting and Lead Cost Control.
• System & Data Management
• Assist and maintain project accounting and cost control systems and tools such as SAP and CMS.
• Assist with the entry and administration of data into the project controls software system.

• Tertiary Qualification in Engineering, Finance, Commerce, related discipline or suitable Project Controls qualification.
• 5+ years in cost control, project accounting, or financial management, ideally in EPCM (Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management) project environment for industries like construction, mining or oil & gas.
• High proficiency in MS Excel (pivot table, lookups, graphs etc.)
• Proficiency in Power BI dashboard
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP).
• Experienced user of cost management software such as CMS
• Strong knowledge of Cost Controls principles, budgeting, forecasting, invoicing and change management.

• Ability to communicate financial data clearly to stakeholders
• Build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including Clients, Vendors and co-workers.
• Display the core values and ethos of the business.
• Demonstrate a strict practice of confidentiality, personal responsibility and discretion.

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Are undertaking significant people and technology initiatives that will support the workplace of the future.

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