Sr. Cost Controller - Construction Projects Mining

About the role

The Sr. Cost Controller is responsible for managing the financial aspects of construction projects at Haile Gold Mine, ensuring projects stay within budget and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost controls ensuring compliance to budget, scope, and schedule during all stages of projects
• Manage budget updates and reforecasts in line with the project schedule in consultation with Projects Team
• Facilitate development and implementation of mitigation strategies to ensure both budget and schedule are maintained through to completion of project
• Manage project general ledger accounts and month-end processes to ensure proper allocation of project costs
• Aids in the establishment of controls for new projects
• Create reports on project performance relating to schedule and costs including budgets, actuals, forecasts, and variances
• Aid in the updates and reviews of Project Execution policies in compliance with company accounting policies and procedures
• Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) to compare projects' actuals to budget and schedule and clearly communicate with management
• Oversee internal controls of procurement and project reporting structures to maintain compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
• Create project cost risk evaluations and create risk mitigation strategies from a financial perspective

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of accounting experience in a related field
• Certifications in accounting or cost control (i.e. CPA, CMA, CFA, CCP, CCC) will be highly regarded
• Bachelor’s degree qualified in an accounting or finance related discipline preferred
• Master’s degree in an accounting, finance, or project related discipline would be advantageous
• Knowledge of finance and accounting best practices- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
• Advanced computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Knowledge of Pronto will be highly regarded
• Knowledge of business procurement processes will be highly regarded