Project Cost Controller Accountant

Network Finance; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Project Cost Controller Accountant for a leading company in the manufacturing, construction, or mining sectors. This full-time role requires a degree plus CIMA qualification and at least 5 years in project cost control or financial accounting. The candidate should have strong financial fundamentals, be proficient in ODOO ERP, and possess excellent analytical skills. Opportunities for hybrid work are available, making a substantial impact on business performance.

Benefits

Hybrid work flexibility

Exposure to complex projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in project cost control or financial accounting within relevant industries.
• Strong understanding of financial fundamentals and project accounting principles.
• Proficiency in multicurrency accounting and financial project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage project cost control processes ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of financial performance.
• Prepare and analyze cost reports, budgets, and forecasts for multiple projects.
• Monitor and reconcile project expenses ensuring compliance with financial policies.

Skills

Project Portfolio Management

Primavera

Forecasting

PMBOK

Primavera P6

SAP

Accounting

Cost Control

SAP BW 4HANA

Project Planning

Microsoft Project

Contracts

Education

Degree plus CIMA qualification

Tools

ODOO ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reference: NFR008069-Arist-1

Job & Company Description

We are currently recruiting for a Project Cost Controller Accountant to join a leading organisation in the manufacturing construction or mining sectors. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong financial fundamentals and project accounting expertise who thrives in a hardcore industrial environment. French-speaking candidates will be given preference.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project cost control processes ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of financial performance.
• Prepare and analyze cost reports budgets and forecasts for multiple projects.
• Monitor and reconcile project expenses ensuring compliance with financial policies and standards.
• Handle multicurrency transactions and manage financial aspects of international projects.
• Collaborate with project managers and operational teams to optimize cost structures and improve efficiency.
• Utilize ODOO ERP system for financial transactions and reporting.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with IFRS and internal controls.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems controls and processes.

Qualification and Skills Required

• degree plus CIMA qualification .
• Minimum 5 years experience in project cost control or financial accounting within manufacturing construction or mining industries.
• Strong understanding of financial fundamentals (FFF) and project accounting principles.
• Experience with ODOO ERP system is essential.
• Proficiency in multicurrency accounting and financial project management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• French language skills (preferred).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Whats In It for Me (WIIFM)

Youll gain exposure to complex projects in a challenging industrial environment work with advanced ERP systems and develop expertise in cost control and financial project management. This role offers hybrid flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact on business performance.

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If you have not had any response in two weeks please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information contact :

Arista Palin

Specialist Recruitment Consultant

Key Skills

• Project Portfolio Management
• Primavera
• Forecasting
• PMBOK
• Primavera P6
• SAP
• Accounting
• Cost Control
• SAP BW 4HANA
• Project Planning
• Microsoft Project
• Contracts

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1