Job Details: Large Projects Cost Controller

Job Description

- Reports to: Large Projects Cost Controller Manager
- Liaises with:
* Project Managers/Project Controls 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.
* Suppliers/agents/sub contractors. 
* Sister companies & JV partners
* Clients for invoicing & payment follow-up

Key Job accountabilities 

- To administer & Monitor all Project Administration/Cost Reporting/Financial aspects of SBM Capex, Lumpsum & rebillable projects.
- To train Assistant Cost Controller.
- Analyze 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 and issue monthly Project Financial Forecast in liaison with Project Manager/Project Controls Manager & in accordance with month end timetable using e-FF software, for inclusion in Management report. 
- Prepare monthly a Cash Planning Report our financial software.
- Prepare a Manpower Forecast Report in liaison with Project Manager/Project Control Manager, using Excel & (e-MF when available).
- 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
- In liaison with the Project Manager/Procurement Manager, input budgets in Purchasing software.
- Verify purchase requisitions in Nadia (budgets, amounts and codes) before approval by Project Manager. 
- Issue NBVs and PBVs as necessary, in close cooperation with Project Control Manager.
- Check incoming invoices against PO and post the cost entry. 
- Obtain approval for payment in accordance with Working Procedures (Matrix of authority level).
- Control suppliers? payments with e-SR software. 
- Prepare client invoices according to contractual terms with adequate back-up and book accounting records. The draft of client invoice must be reviewed and transaction posted by the Major project cost accounting Manager, and approved by Project Manager. 
- Produce and ensure accuracy of the e Client Register (eCR) upon request.
- Control client payments allocations in accounting system.
- Follow up client invoices date of receipt, payments from clients and issue reminders when necessary, and with the approval of the Project Manager.
- Prepare project finalization table of provisions. Provisions to be followed until project closing in accounting. 
- Prepare audit files for the semester review.
- Prepare a Project Finalized Report. 

Your profile 

- Education: Business School, Bac+5 financial / accounting related degree.
- Over 5 years in costs control in a similar international environment.
- Specific competencies (knowledge or know how) which are a key factor for the position:
Accounting and financial skills
Good IT Literacy
Good human relations skills
Fluent in English 
Curiosity, pro activity