You as a Project Controller will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Modderfontein, South Africa.  You will be part of Power Grids; Grid Automation will be reporting to operating unit Controller and responsible for ensuring maintenance and completeness of project files for projects and with effective communication and project review meetings ensuring governance and compliance of regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities          

• Ensuring compliance with SOX procedures Involved in hand over of new project from proposals to operations Project controlling for PS module contracts >1MZAR (run by Project manager).
• Ensuring regular informal contact with project managers regularly to discuss the status of their jobs Conducts formal monthly project reviews.
• Reviewing hours booked to contracts and recoveries to cost centers to ensure their accuracy, generation of missing timesheets reports Assists SBU managers with generation of employee hours utilization data Apply for Bonds and Guarantees, maintenance of Guarantees registers.
• Ensuring maintenance of complete contract files Ensures that invoicing is done accurately and timeously on all contracts.
• Pre-approving of applications for forward cover Performs foreign exchange and CPA calculations Assists with debtor related queries.
• Monitoring of sales order integrity for correct data parameters e.g., order type, distribution channel, salesman etc.
• Ensures the monthly update of planned costs and estimates to complete and monitor & reports on overdue milestone & completion billing.
• Monitor & manage project cashflows monthly monitoring & reporting on contract risks & opportunities Implements an effective contract / sales order close out process including TECO 'ing of related production orders, clearing o/s commitments etc.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background             

• A bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or commerce field is required.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience in project controlling is preferred.
• Financial accounting and PS module experience in SAP is required.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.