Project Controls Analyst - JHB at Fortna

POSITION SUMMARY:

 This position will be assigned to either a role in Analysis/Scheduling/Planning or Cost Engineering or a combination.  This role will be responsible for implementing company project control methodology by managing and controlling the financial performance of Client projects in support of the delivery project and will also provide support and guidance with respect to international purchases, importing and international tax issues.  This position interacts with all levels of management on a regular basis.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Managing the financial aspects of assigned Client projects in support of the delivery project manager.
• Providing support for international projects including contract development and conformance with company standards, risk mitigation, project reporting and project status.
• Implementing effective performance measurement (earned value) processes with the project management team.
• Interfacing with project accountants assigned as support on projects.
• Supporting Finance with international tax reporting issues (corporate and individual).
• Supporting Procurement as required on international purchases, importing, duties, etc.
• Effectively communicating with project managers regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services.
• Analyzing project variances including delayed collections and forecasted cost overruns. 
• Appropriately communicating this information to management. 
• Maintaining a continuous line of communication to rectify any open issues.
• Implementing agreed-upon process improvements to all aspects of the project controls/earned value measurement function.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Minimum of eight (5) years of related accounting experience
• Ability to work in a high-growth environment and rapidly changing organization
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general business software 
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and problem solving skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately between 5% - 10% of domestic travel with the possibility of international travel as well)
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• International project accounting experience
• Microsoft Dynamics AX and Microsoft Projects Server experience