Cost Controller

For one of our clients in the Offshore Energy Industry we are looking for a Cost Controller.

Our clients designs, builds, installs and operates offshore floating facilities for the offshore energy industry. They are a leading technology provider and they put their marine expertise and the service of a responsible energy transition by reducing emissions from fossil fuel production, while developing cleaner solutions for renewable energy sources.

• 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.
• Suppliers/agents/sub-contractors
• Sister companies & JV partners

Administer & Monitor all Project Administration/Cost Reporting/Financial aspects of our client Capex, Lumpsum & rebillable projects. 

• 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 and issue monthly Project Financial Forecast in liaison with Project Manager/Project Controls Manager & in accordance with month end timetable using e-FS software, for inclusion in Management report.
• 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 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 Nadia 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.
• Prepare & update a Client Register (if applicable).
• 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.

Requirements

Education: Business School or financial / accounting related degree,
Experience: depending on the position: 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 financial skills
• Good IT Literacy
• Good human relations skills
• Fluent In English
• Curiosity, pro activity