Project Controller

Job Overview:

Reporting to the Business finance lead, the Project Controller will be a key member of the regional finance team. With the position based out of India, the person will provide regional project controlling support for different Ramboll markets in Asia Pacific region. The person will be providing support in controlling and managing the projects, act as a gatekeeper to ensure integrity in the project financials and process controls, works closely with Project Managers, Head of Departments and preparation of management reports relating to projects.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Perform activities relating to project creation, maintenance, and project closure in line with the company systems & process
• Manage and follow timetable for various closing and reporting requirements relating to projects
• Assisting staff with timesheet queries and liaising with staff and managers to ensure that all timesheets are submitted on time
• Carrying out inter-project time and expense transfers
• Ensure correct revenue recognition on projects
• Facilitate project reviews to identify project risks, follow up on WIP, write-downs and claims handling
• Perform cost to complete analysis on projects and re-forecast the adjustments within system
• Ability to challenge and guide project managers in financial controls 
• Manage financial risk related to projects
• Provide monthly commentary in project management tool (PMT) regarding project status
• Review and control overall financial performance of projects, project profitability and order book in the region
• Perform monthly detailed analysis on Order book and relevant profitability
• Coordination with shared service team on preparation of internal and external invoicing and credit notes to the clients
• Follow up with clients on overdue invoices on selective basis
• Provie support in maintenance of contract documents, agreement, variation orders
• Key requirements:
• Open to work for Asia Pacific time zone for the position based out of India
• The position may require periodic travel outside India hence candidate should have a valid passport
• Excellent English language skills both written and spoken
• The role is dynamic considering the number of stakeholders involved in the day-to-day work, so the successful candidate should have an outgoing and proactive personality
• An intelligent and assertive person who has the confidence to challenge people while building relationships with staff at different organizational levels.
• Capability to work hands-on with high drive and think independently
• Train Project Managers on Financial Project Management and build relationships with Project Managers to support them in financial compliance
• Provide support in developing and implementing controls, review, and checklists to ensure adequate processes are in place
• Perform other duties and responsibilities – adhoc as assigned