If you are an experienced Project Cost Administrator, this opportunity is for you! A permanent, full-time role is available with a reputable engineering organisation based in Aberdeen. This role is responsible for preparing financial cost reports, ensuring client forecasts are updated on time, and offering direct support to the Project Accountant. Please apply below.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Preparing financial cost reports for contracts, analysing variances between actual performance and budgeted figures.
2. Managing and controlling variations by identifying, quantifying, submitting, and securing agreement, while ensuring effective project controls are in place.
3. Assisting in preparing the financial components of client reports.
4. Collaborating with operations to ensure timely and accurate updates to internal and client forecasts.
5. Reducing the amount of work classified as work in progress.
6. Communicating with operations and clients to ensure they receive all necessary information according to their requirements.
7. Maintaining system data, including CS Order creation and contract charge-out rates.
8. Assisting in the preparation of monthly sales invoices, ensuring all invoices are accurate and submitted by the monthly deadlines.
9. Studying and understanding relevant commercial contract terms and conditions, monitoring compliance.
10. Assisting the Project Accountant as required.
11. Identifying areas of commercial weakness and supporting efforts to address and improve these issues.
12. Sharing insights between different contracts to apply lessons learned from both successes and challenges.
13. Assisting in standardising techniques and reporting mechanisms where feasible.
14. Acting as a deputy for the Project Accountant when required.
15. Serving as the liaison for internal Accounts/Invoicing Departments on commercial issues.
16. Conducting reconciliation exercises as needed.
17. Providing support for internal and external audits.
18. Ensuring compliance with company policies, processes, and procedures related to invoicing and cost reporting.
19. Contributing to improvements within contracts by participating in the ongoing development of systems and processes.
20. Performing additional duties related to the successful operation of the company as assigned by the Project Accountant.
21. Interfacing with Business Managers, Operations, Accounts, and Procurement as necessary.
Desired experience & qualifications:
1. Direct relevant experience in a similar role.
2. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
3. Excellent communication skills.
4. Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
5. Good analytical skills.
6. Commercial awareness.
7. SAP experience.
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