Project Finance Controller

Description:

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education (essential):Diploma in Financial Management, Accounting, or related field

Minimum applicable experience (years):37 years

Required nature of experience:

• Project budgeting and forecasting
• Cost control and variance analysis
• Revenue recognition and billing
• Project accounting and reporting
• Exposure to contract-based projects
• Experience in engineering or manufacturing environments (advantageous)

  Skills and Knowledge (essential):

  • Strong financial analysis and reporting skills
  • Advanced MS Excel (dashboards, forecasting, models)
  • Understanding of IFRS and financial governance
  • Ability to interpret contracts and financial terms
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication

    Computer Skills:

    • MS Excel (Advanced)
    • MS Word and PowerPoint
    • ERP systems (Dynamics NAV or similar)
    • BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)

      Other:

      • Based in or willing to commute to Centurion
      • Willingness to travel when required
      • Fluent in English (Afrikaans advantageous)
      • High level of integrity and professionalism

        KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS, WEIGHTS AND OBJECTIVES

        Project Financial Setup & Control (20%)

        • Establish and maintain project budgets, cost centres, and billing structures
        • Ensure alignment with accounting standards and governance requirements

          Financial Tracking & Reporting (25%)

          • Monitor project performance against budgets and forecasts
          • Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports and dashboards
          • Provide variance and risk analysis to management

            Cost Validation & Revenue Management (20%)

            • Validate supplier invoices, purchase orders, and subcontractor claims
            • Manage customer billing in line with contractual requirements
            • Ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition

              Project Close-Out & Audit Support (15%)

              • Manage financial close-out and reconciliation processes
              • Document cost variances and lessons learned
              • Support internal and external audits

                Process Improvement & Governance (10%)

                • Recommend and implement improvements to systems and reporting
                • Support strengthening of financial