Senior Cost Controller

Contract Type: Permanent

ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT - COST CONTROL - Large Projects Cost Controller

This Position             

• reports to  : Cost Control Manager
• 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.
  • Internal & external Auditor for ad hoc requests.
  • Sister companies & JV partners

1. MAIN RESPONSIBILITY:

• Administer & Monitor all Project Administration/Cost Reporting/Financial aspects of SBM Capex, Lumpsum & rebillable 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.

2. MAIN MISSIONS:

• Analyse contract after handover and prepare financial Project Summary.
• Ensure that project taxation is properly handled in conjunction with Tax Counsel
• Prepare and issue monthly Project Financial Forecast
• Control all accounting flows that impacts the project, including intercompany transactions
• A thorough monthly tracking of the Percentage of Completion (PoC) including booking of Accruals (check consistency with the physical progress)
• Prepare the monthly Cash Planning Report, ensure the S-Curve is consistent with the PoC
• Prepare a Manpower Forecast Report in liaison with stakeholders
• Prepare specific monthly reports at client or partner request.
• Review and validate change orders for input in forecast
• Control budgets in supply chain software.
• Verify purchase requisitions (budgets, amounts and codes) before approval by Project Manager.
• Issue NBVs and PBVs as necessary, in close cooperation with Project Control Manager.
• Control suppliers' payments with e-SR software.
• Prepare client invoices according to contractual terms with adequate back-up and book accounting records.
• Prepare & update a Client Register.
• Control client payments allocations in accounting system.
• Follow up client invoices date of receipt, payments from clients and Issue reminders when necessary.
• Prepare project finalization. Provisions to be followed until project closing in accounting.
• Prepare audit files for the semester review.
• Prepare a Project Finalized Report.

E-JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Business School or financial / accounting related degree,

Experience: Over 5 years in costs control (Senior) in an international environment.

Specific competencies (knowledge or know how) which are a key factor for the position:

• Accounting and administrative skills

• Analytical skills – analyze financial data and interpret results effectively
• Data Analysis tools  such Power BI (as a nice to have)
• Excel skills – proficient in advanced functions
• Communication skills – strong verbal and written communication to present finding clearly
• Teamwork – Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Adaptability – Flexibility to adapt to changing work environment and priorities
• Fluent In English
• Curiosity, pro activity, ownership