Project Controller

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Project Controller, Remote (Cairo)

The purpose of this role is to To maximize the company’s sales and profitability through managing the execution commercial contracts. This position is responsible for the identification and development of business opportunities and the profitable growth/management of projects, from inception to completion.

Contract Management

• Manage multiple projects commercially from award to final account stage, ensuring expected project margins are met.
• Review and interpret contracts to ensure compliance and maximize potential benefits.
• Process contracts in SAP, including order creation, billing plans, and revenue recognition.
• Review commercial documents, prepare applications and invoices, and submit Change Order Requests (CORs) in accordance with contractual agreements.
• Monitor and review weekly site reports, updating final forecasts to ensure accurate billing and timely identification of change orders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to enhance opportunities for repeat business and additional scopes.

• Commercial Forecasting

  Prepare weekly and monthly project profitability and cash flow forecasts in line with business requirements.

• Populate revenue, accruals, and reserves in project cost accounts, ensuring compliance with the revenue recognition policy and project accounting standards.
• Provide a summary of contract positions at month-end, explaining any revenue variances.
• Conduct detailed monthly project reviews to analyze profitability against bid and forecast expectations.
• Identify opportunities and risks, providing feedback to project delivery and proposals teams for proactive action.
• Present project profitability insights to the Senior Management Team monthly.

• Debt Collection and Cashflow Forecasting

• Coordinate with the credit controller to update debt receipt timings, latest project billings, and retentions on a weekly basis.
•  Assist in preparing a 13-week cash flow forecast for trade receivables, retentions, and unbilled amounts.
• Provide ad hoc project analysis as needed.
• Support financial evidence collection for internal and external audits.

Education Required:

• Graduate/Degree in Business, Accounting & Finance or equivalent preferred.

Work Experience Required:

• Experience in commercial project management
• Previous experience of managing project P&Ls
• Project accounting experience
• Administration background
• SAP experience is mandatory
• Background in contracts/project accounting is essential

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Strong ownership mindset with a proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team and within a matrix structure.
• Capable of meeting multiple competing deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable business insights.

We look forward to hearing from you