Strategic Project Cost Controller

Genting Energy; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Genting Energy is seeking an experienced Project Controls professional in Kuala Lumpur to oversee budgets, cost reporting, and forecasting for large-scale projects.

You will monitor expenditures, analyze variances, and support schedule integrity, risk management, and procurement activities. A strong background in ERP (SAP) and scheduling tools (Primavera P6/Microsoft Project) is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 5-7 years of experience in project controls, cost control, project accounting, or project management.
• Experience in construction, engineering, infrastructure, energy, or related industries preferred.
• Proven experience managing project budgets and financial reporting for large scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of project controls principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or similar platforms.
• Familiar with project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project budgets, cost control and cost reporting structures.
• Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets and forecasts.
• Analyze cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Track commitments, actual costs, accruals, and cost to complete.
• Ensure all project costs are accurately recorded and allocated.
• Coordinate with project teams to establish baseline schedules.
• Monitor project progress against approved plans, milestone and potential delays.
• Support schedule recovery plans and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare monthly cost forecasts and estimate at completion (EAC) reports.
• Conduct trend analysis and evaluate project financials.
• Support annual budgeting and financial planning exercises.
• Provide cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare project cost, schedule, risk, and performance updates.
• Ensure reporting accuracy and compliance with company requirements.
• Maintain project risk and opportunity registers.
• Evaluate financial and schedule impacts of project risks.
• Review and monitor change orders, variations, and claims.
• Support project teams in implementing mitigation measures.
• Monitor contract values and commitments.
• Review purchase orders, contracts, and payment applications.
• Track subcontractor costs and variations.
• Support procurement activities through financial evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and project controls standards.
• Maintain project documentation and audit trails.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within project controls processes.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Risk management

Change management

Reporting

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/engineering/quantity surveying/project management/business administration

Tools

SAP ERP

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Genting Energy is seeking an experienced Project Controls professional in Kuala Lumpur to oversee budgets, cost reporting, and forecasting for large-scale projects.

You will monitor expenditures, analyze variances, and support schedule integrity, risk management, and procurement activities. A strong background in ERP (SAP) and scheduling tools (Primavera P6/Microsoft Project) is required.