Senior Cost Controller at DRA Global

About this role:

• The Senior Cost Controller plays a crucial role in managing project costs, ensuring that all financial aspects of a project are accurately tracked and reported. They are responsible for setting up and maintaining systems that monitor planned and actual costs, as well as ensuring that all financial commitments are recorded correctly. On larger projects, where multiple cost controllers are involved, the Senior Cost Controller oversees the team, assigning tasks and ensuring smooth coordination with the project team. This role requires a deep understanding of how projects operate, as well as the ability to interpret the needs of various stakeholders and translate them into effective cost control measures.
• In this role, the Senior Cost Controller manages a variety of tasks, including setting up project codes, updating budget forecasts, and reconciling costs on a monthly basis. They are also responsible for generating and analyzing reports, tracking project progress, and ensuring that all financial operations align with company procedures. Additionally, they work closely with the accounts department to process payments, monitor cash flow, and handle any changes in project costs. The Senior Cost Controller also ensures that all documentation is properly filed and that financial data is accurately captured and reported to the client and project team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance or Business-related discipline
• MS Excel advanced skills

Experience

• 5 years or more experience in a similar role within the multi-disciplinary EPCM environment essential

Knowledge Areas

• Worked within and EPCM/Mining environment
• Knowledge of specific department i.e.: Projects, Project Controls etc
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO14001 & OHSAS 18001
• Sound technical knowledge in a multi-discipline environment
• Good knowledge of budgeting, forecasting final costs, cash flows and estimating
• Working knowledge of estimating and tendering processes
• Good knowledge of project management principles
• General knowledge of procurement, contracts, quantity surveying, planning, scheduling and engineering processes and procedures