Job Description

The Controller needs to support Management with clear and objective comments on different daily business matters and provide both Management and Operations with guidance and monitoring regarding business performance. The Controller will closely follow-up any risk that might arise from open items within the balance sheet, ensuring Management are alerted to any adverse exposure.

Key tasks / responsibilities

• Review the SAP reporting to head office, ensure all deadlines are met
• Analyze the results of the company and discuss with the country Management
• Review and assist in the preparation of the estimation of the work in progress and gross profit
• Analyze the site results and propose different initiatives to improve the profitability
• Monitor the evolution of the gross profit in terms of volumes/margins and provide a forecast for month end
• Monitor the balance sheet to ensure we do not carry any risk and follow-up as necessary
• Participate in the Local Management meetings
• Ensure that the different financial processes are respected locally, not only by the Finance employees, but also Operational personnel
• Prepare information for audits and Group Controlling visits
• Follow-up Webcost / Operational KPI’s
• Support the review and follow-up of overheads cost
• Liaise closely with Management and provide additional support as required
• Ad-hoc duties as may arise

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to communicate well with all levels of the business.
• Qualified controller with at least 2-4 years of proven controlling experience with solid experience in finance, business performance, planning and analysis.
• Audit experience would be beneficial
• IT: Good knowledge of Excel is essential, SAP knowledge would be an advantage
• Team player, have a creative and problem-solving approach, ability, and willingness to work to tight deadlines