Vacancy
Cost Controller

ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT - COST CONTROL - Large Projects Cost Controller

This Position             

• reports to       : Cost department Manager on a departmental basis

            Lead cost manager / Project control manager on allocated projects

• supervision of     :
• liaises with          :

• PM/PCM/EPM/PPM/Planner/Contract Manager for day-to-day control of allocated projects.
• Projects Treasury coordinator in respect of Cash Planning and Finance costs
• Financial Accountants for proper recording and reporting of data.
• Foreign offices F&A supervisor in respect of sites administration and finance costs.
• Internal & external Auditor for ad hoc requests.

RESPONSIBILITIES (=) MAIN TASKS (+)

• Administer & Monitor all Project Administration/Cost Reporting/Financial aspects of SBM Capex, Lumpsum & rebilliable projects.
• Create a cost conscious atmosphere so that all persons working on a project are aware of how their activities impact the project cost including all applicable Contractual issues,

• Analyse contract after handover and prepare financial Project Summary for projects above US$ 500k.
• Ensure that project taxation is properly handled In conjunction with Tax Counsel
• Prepare the Project Forecast on a monthly basis and consolidate results in the Cost Control Monthly Report, including the Project Financial Reports destined for the Senior Management
• A thorough monthly tracking of the Percentage of Completion (PoC) including booking of Accruals (check consistency with the physical progress)
• Prepare Cash Planning Reports
• Prepare a Manpower Forecast Report in liaison with Project Manager/Project Control Manager
• Prepare specific monthly reports at client or partner request.
• Review and validate change orders in relation with Project Manager/Project Control Manager for input in forecast
• Verify purchase requisitions (budgets, amounts and codes) before approval by Project Manager.
• Prepare client invoices according to contractual terms with adequate back-up and book accounting records. Follow up client invoices date of receipt, payments from clients and Issue reminders when necessary, and with the approval of the Project Manager.
• Prepare audit files for the semester review.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education : Bachelor degree or equivalent in a financial / accounting related degree

Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience costs control in an international environment.

Specific competencies:

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• Fluent in English.
• Problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a methodical approach to work,
• Ability to analyze information and be comfortable with data,
• Solid IT skills, with good knowledge of MS Excel and the ability to learn specialist software,
• Excellent team working attitude, relationship-building and interpersonal skills,
• Ability to plan and prioritize work to meet objectives and deadlines.