Position:

Project Controller

Overview of Position:

Responsible for business control & cost accounting of projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Finance Manager, Project Manager(s) and Controller(s) in Norway to prepare and generate Monthly Project Finance Status Reports;
• Register projects, activities and budget in Axapta (Microsoft Dynamics);
• Primary mission is to have close and continuous control of all costs in the project with emphasis on change orders and expected growth. Follow-up, update, forecasting and reporting is essential part of this work. Project Controller shall be in continuous dialogue with the respective project manager(s) and procurement manager to be able to capture changes;
• Invoice according to contract milestone and variation orders;
• Invoice control against purchase order and review invoices for accuracy and ensure that costs being in line with project budget;
• Update actual/forecast expenditure profile on a monthly basis;
• Forecast payments to Vendors/Subcontractors on a monthly basis and forecast cash flow;
• Bank certificates; Claims and Guarantees.
• Troubleshoot abnormalities in cost reporting data and liaise with other disciplines as necessary;
• Prepare monthly project reports as well as monthly financial reports according to company directives and instructions, always within laws, rules and regulations;
• Both real and forecasting cost and gross margin analysis to be made monthly. This should also include the project's cash flow and project cash forecast;
• Managing the P&L on the projects, brings controlling functions in both procurement and business activities.
• Work closely with the Finance Manager in establishing/compliance to regulations/authorities in reporting
• Understanding of Taxation, laws, standards and financial forecasting

  Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of project accounting or finance analysis work experience handling Marine Offshore / Oil & Gas projects.
• Experience with systems: AX (Microsoft Dynamics)
• Good knowledge of accounting concept, business control and cost accounting
• Good communication & interpersonal skills; ability to engage with all levels of people
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines in dynamic environment
• Attention to details and accuracy
• Systematic and structured way of working
• Good excel skills
• English fluent, oral and written
• Self-motivated, results-oriented with positive attitude, committed
• Strong problem solving skillset
• Pay package will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interview