Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Cost Controller to join
our team. This role is critical in overseeing robust cost management systems,
providing insightful financial analysis, and ensuring operational efficiency.
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on professional who can not only manage
complex cost controlling tasks but also support foundational accounting and tax
activities during our early growth stages.

Key Responsibilities:

1. As Finance BP of Project Manager, update actual project cost, review cost-to-go, provisional cost, cash curve, risks & opportunities on monthly basis.

2. Participate in project reviews with main focuses on reviewing and challenging project financial performance. Provide advice to management team on project financial improvement.

3. Support project managers on different project financial matters such as bank guarantee, hedging, taxes, VAT refund, etc.

4. Work with Project and Operation teams to prepare annual budget and forecast, review with management team, submit reporting tool.

5. Calculate hourly rate during annual budget process and publish at the beginning of next year.

6. Prepare and analyze Monthly Finance Review file. Identify and analyze deviations on Actual vs Forecast / Budget, propose action plans to improve financial result.

7. In the initial company setup phase, handle core
accounting tasks including bookkeeping, journal entries, account
reconciliations, and monthly IFRS and Statutory reporting.

8. In the initial company setup phase, manage tax compliance, including preparations and filings, liaising with external tax advisors as necessary.

9. Serve as a key point of contact for external stakeholders including banks, auditors, and tax authorities.

10. Driveprocess improvements and implement best practices in financial control and reporting.

Qualifications & Experience (Mandatory):

1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certification (e.g., CMA, CPA, CA) is a strong plus.

2. Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a dedicated cost controlling role.

3. Solid understanding and practical experience in accounting and taxation; ability to manage bookkeeping and tax filing processes independently.

4. Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with a detail-oriented approach.

5. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

6. Proven ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels and build strong relationships with internal and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications (Advantageous):

1. Prior experience in project controlling within a project-based company (e.g., engineering, construction, consulting) OR significant experience in a manufacturing/production environment.

2. Experience working in a multinational corporation or a global matrixed environment.

3. Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and MS Excel.

What We Offer:

1. A pivotal role in strengthening the financial performance of the company.

2. A dynamic, flexible and collaborative work environment.

3. Competitive compensation and benefits package.

4. Significant opportunities for professional growth and impact.

John Cockerill is anequal-opportunity employer.