Project Controller at SAAB Grintek

Your role

• Prepare and participate in monthly project financial reviews with project management team to ensure financial compliance on projects
• Create optimal project budgets and prepare forecasts and cost tracking for all projects.
• Reside in the Business Control function reporting to Manager: Business Control
• Establish and rollout the necessary framework, processes and standards to support the project financial process
• Baseline projects in line with budget
• Ensure that projects are accounted for in accordance to Accounting Standards (IFRS), VAT
• and Income Tax Act, SA Reserve Bank Regulations and Export Control Regulations
• Track and report project finance, gross margin, work in process, warranty, risk and estimated cost to complete, in co-operation with project management in accordance with Group Policy
• Assist Project Management and Operations with all project related queries
• Monthly reporting and reconciliation on projects
• Initiate, communicate and ensure the implementation of learning and growth activities in conjunction with the line manager and Human Resources
• Effective communication and co-operation with Project Management, Commercial,
• Marketing and Sales and Supply Chain organization
• Co-operation and assistance to External Auditors

Your profile

Specialist knowledge:

• Computer literate (Microsoft Office) especially Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to interact with various internal and external parties on various levels
• Able to take ownership and responsibility for the function
• Ability to work in pressurized environment and meet deadlines
• Ability to adapt to constant change
• Knowledge of IFS
• Previous experience in project finance environment will be an advantage

Experience:

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a project finance environment

Competencies:

• Planning and scheduling
• Monitoring and control

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, business administration, finance or accounting or equivalent