Open Positions at Howden

What needs to be done?

• Manage projects on time as agreed with Customer.
• Manage site administration consisting of the following to ensure project is completed as per agreement between Howden and customer: Communicate with clients,  manage and monitor the progress of the job for sign off; assist with labor requirements,  completion of the job to the quality standard production orders,  scope of work for a job and compile a Data book  that contains various reports and information which forms the specifications for the Site Supervisor to use to manage the job on site.
• Accountable for HR issues on the site (grievances, disciplinary and motivation of staff)
• Appointed site 16.2, accountable for all safety regulations and site safety file requirements are applied to ensure the wellbeing of Howden workers.
• Responsible for the management of the maintenance/shutdown crews on maintenance sites to ensure work is done on time, according to the hours allocated and that the customer is kept informed of any critical items on the plant.
• Do customer visits and attend meetings with existing customers and new customers to generate new work for Howden Power.
• Evaluate Labour force on site to assist with setting up of training of people.
• SOX compliance – Adhere to Sarbanes Oxley

What do you need to bring? 

• Qualified artisan preferably a Fitter, or Welder
• 5 years’ experience of managing Supervisors & Artisans on sites
• 3 Years in Technical Managerial capacity
• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Computer Literacy
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Knowledge of NEC 3 contract
• Quality and Safety Training (Formal Training).

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What needs to be done?

• Perform daily, weekly and monthly processes in the financial system to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial information.
• Actively participate in overhead cost reviews, working closely with the management accountants to analyse and report any cost change to the budget and the impact on profitability.
• Perform and manage all required balance sheets and income reconciliations for accurate and timely reporting.
• Review the accuracy of project accruals with the management accountant and Finance Manager.
• Ensure adherence to Group Operating Manuals, King111 requirements, Sarbanes Oxley compliance, IFRS and US GAAP reporting requirements.
• Develop actions from monthly key financial reconciliations and cost reviews to mitigate issues from reoccurring.
• Manage the general ledger and ensure data integrity in all the financial systems.
• Ensure VAT obligations are met and properly reconciled.
• Perform month end closing procedures for the general ledger and ensure all transactions are interfaced.
• Process One Stream reporting requirements. Ensure manual and system transaction accounts are reconciled to applicable reports. Reports and reconciliation of accounts are to be reviewed with the Finance Manager.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Participate in the preparation of the monthly forecast, strategic plan and annual budget.
• Perform capital expenditure / ROIC reviews (as necessary) for proposed capital projects and track ROIC performance of implemented capital projects.
• Track and control overhead spending.
• Perform weekly/monthly and annual treasury reports and foreign exchange analyses.
• Assist the Finance Manager in working capital management.
• SOX Compliance: Adhere to Sarbanes Oxley controls
• Adhere to environmental health and safety standards to ensure that the company comply with the relevant legislation and quality assistance management systems.

What do you need to bring? 

• BCom Accounting qualification
• Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 3-5 year’s experience working in a high paced finance department.
• IFRS, GAAP and US GAAP up to date knowledge
• Sarbanes Oxley compliance experience and application of key controls.
• Experience in system implementations and support within a full lifecycle ERP solution.
• Experience working in a project costing environment. Percentage of Completion calculations, WIP reporting.
• Technically and commercially strong
• Ability to make quick and clear decisions
• A confident and able communicator who can influence and persuade others.
• Professional approach to reporting.

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What needs to be done?

• Perform daily, weekly and monthly processes in the financial ERP system to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial and project management information. ERP transactions processing and month end close procedures management. Key Balance sheet account preparation/ review. CRS Management reporting input and analyses
• Actively participate in the management of a portfolio of projects for Service maintenance, Spares supply and New Equipment installation projects.
• Working closely with management, project managers and finance staff to achieve successful execution on multiple projects in progress, prepare value-add cost analyses, forecasting and budgets and ensure integrity in the monthly results.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Group Policies, IFRS, GAAP and other relevant accounting standards are adhered to.
• Establish key relationships with Project management and Finance staff to ensure a thorough understanding of project execution timelines, risks and cost and margin expectations. 
• Develop improvement actions from project cost reviews to drive margin improvement and improve project on time delivery targets.
• Develop a complete understanding of the revenue drivers for the Business and the contracts and projects that drive revenue.
• Ensure manual and system transaction accounts reconcile to applicable reports. (Reports and reconciliation of accounts are to be reviewed with the Financial Manager/ Financial Director.)
• Review and close-out all open accounting issues and adjustments prior to the last day of the month.
• Analyse and report on key variances to forecast and budget. Prepare and present Management reports as required.
• Schedule regular monthly meetings with project managers and management to review management reports.
• Participate in the preparation of the monthly forecast, strategic plan and annual budget.
• Identify / co-ordinate / address any issues in processes, data error issues and systems with management accountants and financial managers.
• Develop, maintain and distribute management reports as necessary to support the ongoing business and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Track and control Inventory in liaison with Project Management to ensure adequate controls, verification planning and provisions are in place on a monthly basis.
• Planning and management of annual inventory physical verification procedures on multiple sites.
• Track and control overhead spending.
• Partners with all central functions such as shared finance, IT and HR to ensure that enabling strategies and tactics are in place and are consistent with broader business strategies and tactics.
• Engage in continuous improvement for processes included in and adjacent to job role. Recognise and resolve customer satisfaction issues (both internal and external).
• SOX Compliance: Adhere to Sarbanes Oxley and AX ERP controls. Actively manage monthly and quarterly SOX requirements and testing controls.

What do you need to bring? 

• Qualified Accountant (CA or CIMA) with a minimum of 3-5 years PQE.
• IFRS, GAAP and US GAAP up to date knowledge.
• Sarbanes Oxley compliance experience and application of key controls.
• Experience of system implementations and support within a full lifecycle ERP solution.
• Experience of working in a project costing environment. Percentage of Completion calculations, WIP reporting.
• Technically and commercially strong. Practical understanding of Commercial contracts and execution. Practical exposure and experience on Order Book (Work in Hand), Book and Ship order intake, and revenue forecast management.
• Practical exposure and experience of Workshop Labour recoveries and costs impacting projects. 
• Ability to make quick and clear decisions.
• Confident and able communicator who can influence and persuade others.
• Professional approach to reporting.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines