Cost Controller - Projects

Job Description

Redheads is assisting its client in the mining industry to find a suitable candidate for the important role of Cost Controller Mining Projects with CIMA/SAICA (Paterson Grade C4) in the Department Lift II Construction, Concentrator & VIP Project Controls

The Cost Controller plays a pivotal role in the projects business process and is responsible for the financial support functions and reporting for minor capital projects.

Responsibilities

To get clarification on the job responsibilities and qualifications, experience and personal qualities required by the client, who is a top employer in the mining industry, please see the job details here:

• Updating cash flow forecasts for all the engineering disciplines utilizing input from the various project engineers and cash flow reporting for individual VIP capital projects
• Measuring, analysing and reporting on the financial status of projects to Clients and the Project Engineers in reports and in meetings
• Implementing improvements to the accuracy of forecasts and associated cost control measures
• Maintaining SAP and managing SAP workflow for projects
• Maintaining the Capital Register and monitoring and reporting against the capital plan
• SAP Super User for Projects - identifying and motivating improvements within the capital projects systems and processes, scoping of requirements, testing of changes, training of users.
• Interaction with the project stakeholders during the project lifecycle
• Managing the month-end and year-end functions for projects
• Monitoring of compliance to procedures
• Setting up and calculating CPI, SPI and project contingencies
• Adherence to SHEQ standards and procedures

Intrinsic Qualities

• Clear understanding of project planning and cost control systems.
• Self-motivated, high level of integrity and ability to communicate with others at all levels.
• Excellent communication and numeracy skills.
• Capital investment analysis, project evaluation skills analytical approach, with proven financial modelling skills.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices.

Qualifications And Experience

• B degree in Finance or equivalent.
• Computer literate (MS Office, SAP)
• Working knowledge of CO and FI modules of SAP (advantageous)
• Membership registration with CIMA or SAICA would be advantageous
• Five years cost controlling experience in a project environment
• Experience in mining environment and business evaluation background would be advantageous