Project Cost Controller

Qualifications Minimum: - Bachelor’s degree in: - Finance - Accounting - Business Administration - Management Information Systems (MIS) - Computer Engineering - Information Technology (IT) Required Experience Minimum: - 5–8 years of experience in: - Cost Control / Cost Management - Technology / IT Projects Preferred: - At least 3 years of experience in large-scale IT projects. - Experience working within PMO environments. - Experience in IT project contract and claims management. Preferred Professional Certifications Project Management: - PMP – Project Management Professional Finance & Cost Management: - CCP – Certified Cost Professional - CMA – Certified Management Accountant - CPA – Certified Public Accountant Required Technical Skills - Budget preparation and financial forecasting. - Cost and variance analysis. - Earned Value Management (EVM). - Contract and claims management. - Financial risk management. Software & Tools - Microsoft Excel – Advanced - Oracle ERP - Power BI Key Responsibilities 1. Budget Management & Cost Control - Prepare, review, and monitor budgets for IT projects. - Track actual project expenditures against approved budgets. - Ensure financial performance remains aligned with approved project plans. - Analyze cost and budget variances and recommend corrective actions. 2. Cost Planning & Financial Forecasting - Develop cost estimation models for IT projects. - Prepare project cash flow forecasts and financial projections. - Regularly update forecasts based on project progress, changes, and financial performance. 3. Contract & Vendor Cost Management - Review financial terms and commercial aspects of IT project contracts and agreements. - Verify invoices, payment requests, and completion certificates against contractual terms. - Monitor Purchase Orders (POs), Change Requests, and contract variations. - Review and validate financial claims submitted by vendors and consultants. 4. PMO & Project Management Support - Support the preparation of financial business cases and feasibility studies for IT projects. - Provide financial and cost management support to Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle. - Review project spending plans and ensure alignment with approved budgets. - Participate in project governance meetings and provide updates on project financial performance. 5. Earned Value Management (EVM) - Monitor and analyze key project performance indicators, including: - Planned Value (PV) - Earned Value (EV) - Actual Cost (AC) - Cost Performance Index (CPI) - Schedule Performance Index (SPI) - Monitor project performance against approved cost and schedule baselines. 6. Financial Reporting & Analysis - Prepare periodic project cost and financial reports for senior management. - Develop financial dashboards and KPI reports using relevant reporting tools. - Prepare and analyze: - Budget vs. Actual Reports - Cost Variance Analysis - Financial Forecast Reports - Financial Risk Reports 7. Financial Risk Management - Identify and assess potential financial risks affecting IT projects. - Evaluate the impact of financial risks on project budgets, costs, and schedules. - Develop mitigation plans and recommend corrective actions. - Monitor contingency reserves and ensure their appropriate utilization. IT Project Scope Responsible for monitoring and controlling costs across various technology projects, including: - ERP Implementation Projects - IT Infrastructure & Data Center Projects - Cloud Computing Projects - Network & Telecommunications Projects - Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics Projects

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