Project Finance Controller

Job Summary:

The Project Financial Controller will be responsible for providing financial support, guidance, information and advice to project managers and staff involved in the delivery of the company’s projects. The position will also ensure the accuracy and integrity of project accounting information (budget, actual, forecast) recorded in SAP and contribute significantly to the sound financial management of projects by working as an active partner to project managers.

Key Result Areas:

1. Project Delivery & Advisory
2. Cost Control & Monitoring
3. Risk Management & Mitigation
4. Project Feasibility & Analysis

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for strategic analysis, strategic planning and preparation of project work plan
• Collaborate closely with project managers (engineering), finance teams, and other departments to ensure financial clarity and alignment.
• Undertake financial and accounting activities for projects including forecasting, budgeting, capitalization of Assets and reporting.
• Provide value added financial services , analysis and support to project managers and project director.
• Contribute to the development of a culture of strong financial management throughout the project environment.
• Interpret and apply financial policies, guidelines and procedures as required.
• Be fully conversant with the operation of SAP as applied to project accounting and provide appropriate training of SAP to the project managers.
• Ensure compliance with internal control and adherence to financial policies and procedures of the Company, and consistent terms and conditions with vendors and contractors, in line with the policy of the Company
• Build a culture of continuous improvement and ensure that process flows and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are kept current and reviewed by all relevant stakeholders.
• Review, negotiate, and monitor project contracts to ensure that terms align with the organization’s goals and requirements. Ensure that project contracts are properly documented and filed for audit and future reference purposes.
• Undertake financial modeling to evaluate project feasibility, including impact assessments and scenario testing to aid decision-making and risk management

Key Requirements:

• A minimum qualification of CA, ACCA, MBA, or ACMA, and candidates holding a PMP Certification will be preferred
• Demonstrated experience (8-12 years) in the business and financial operations of a large organization, with exposure to relevant management and project accounting.
• Experience in the end-to-end management of projects of sizeable financial size, and in the use of finance and project management systems, including MS Projects and SAP TRM and Project Modules.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with and influence various stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.