Project Cost Controller

• Responsible for cost controlling of all projects from inception through to Implementation 
• Review and analyse of actuals v budgeted costs 
• Forecasting & Variance analysis of projects in Early Works Procurement (EWP) to Implementation 
• Liaise with project manager (s) and contract managers to forecast expected future costs to completion 
• Prepare weekly project cash flow and liquidity forecast for the projects in execution 
• Manage the process of contractual revenue/variation order claims 
• Review and manage the weekly project related expenses 

Budgeting Process:

• Support the preparation of project cost budgets for project related early bid submissions  
• Formulate a detailed budgeting template that incorporates all functions of PV, BESS, Thermal and Wind construction to assist in project bid submissions. 
• Support in the preparation of project cash flow and liquidity forecasts for Implementation  
• Develop a trend analysis of projects various sizes for future projects 
• Support Asset Management Commercial team forecasting budgets prior to start of DLP phase of all projects and future O&M forecasted spend. 

Reporting:

• Ensure timely project reporting in terms of all Early Stage projects and projects in Implementation phase
• Ensure Management team is always aware about current cost status of project and possible future deviations 
• Together with the data operations team, continually update project operations with accurate product and construction related costs. 

Statutory/regulatory requirement:

• Ensure compliance with statutory / regulatory requirements, including: 
  • Country specific Reserve Bank approvals; 
  • Bond Resource planning (Bank Guarantees, Parent Company Guarantees) 

Other ad-hoc tasks:

• Implementation of internal control and processes 

• You are a self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change within emerging markets.
• B.Com Accounting / Finance degree qualification  
• At least 3 –5 years’ experience in a similar role; or audit background having completed articles will be advantageous 
• Experience in the renewable energy sector or other assimilated sector (i.e., construction or engineering) preferable 
• Experience in reporting under IFRS  
• Advanced skills for Excel and MS Office  
• Good communication skills  
• Ability to work in a team, self-organised and disciplined  
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail; good project management and organization skills  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English