Cost Controller

We are searching for a Cost Controller for our client. They are a leader in floating technologies for the oil and gas industry and located in Rotterdam, Netherlands. This position has a 1-year contract with a possibility to extend.

Responsibilities:
 
Administer & Monitor all Project Administration/Cost Reporting/Financial aspects of Capex, Lumpsum & rebillable projects.
 
+ Analyse contract after handover and prepare financial Project Summary for projects above US$
500k.
+ Ensure that project taxation is properly handled In conjunction with Tax Counsel
+ Prepare and issue monthly Project Financial Forecast in liaison with Project Manager/Project
Controls Manager & in accordance with month end timetable using e-FS software, for inclusion in Management report. (WP 3.3.1 )
+ A thorough monthly tracking of the Percentage of Completion (PoC) including booking of Accruals (check consistency with the physical progress)
+ Prepare the monthly Cash Planning Report (WP 4.1.1 ). Ensure the S-Curve is consistent with the PoC
+ Prepare a Manpower Forecast Report in liaison with Project Manager/Project Control
Manager, using Excel & (e-MF when available).
+ Prepare specific monthly reports at client or partner request.
+ Review and validate change orders in relation with Project Manager/Project Control Manager
for input in forecast
+ In liaison with the Project Manager/Procurement Manager, Input budgets in Nadia software.
+ Verify purchase requisitions In Nadia (budgets, amounts and codes) before approval by Project Manager.
+ Issue NBVs and PBVs as necessary, in close cooperation with Project Control Manager.
+ Check incoming invoices against PO and post the cost entry (WP 4.1.3)
+ Obtain approval for payment in accordance with Working Procedures (Matrix of authority level).
+ Control suppliers' payments with e-SR software.
+ Prepare client invoices according to contractual terms with adequate back-up and book accounting records. The draft of client invoice must be reviewed and transaction posted by the Major project cost accounting Manager, and approved by Project Manager. (WP 4.1.2)
+ Prepare & update a Client Register (if applicable).
+ Control client payments allocations in accounting system.
+ Follow up client invoices date of receipt, payments from clients and Issue reminders when necessary, and with the approval of the Project Manager.
+ Prepare project finalization table of provisions. Provisions to be followed until project closing in accounting.
+ Prepare audit files for the semester review.
+ Prepare a Project Finalized Report.

Requirements:
Education: Business School or financial / accounting related degree,
Experience: depending on the position: Over 5 years in costs control (Senior) in an international environment.
Specific competencies (knowledge or know how) which are a key factor for the position:
• Accounting and financial skills
• Good IT Literacy
• Good human relations skills
• Fluent In English
• Curiosity, pro activity

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.