Project Finance Controller at DEME Group

Job Description

• In this position you will be responsible for the financial (and administrative) follow up of the projects and overheads of the DEME Group in Nigeria.
• You will be interacting directly with the Finance Manager.
• This role will have the opportunity and responsibility to understand how a dredging project is managed from a financial point of view.
• The main functions will be preparing budgets and cash flows, analysing of the results of the project, manage invoice flows and advice on risks and opportunities in projects.

Your responsibilities

• Analyse financial results, monitor the budgeting and forecasting control cycle, identify and analyse potential financial risk areas and support or monitor the implementation of risk mitigating activities.
• Draw cash flow forecasts and analyse and monitor these, as well as monitor, analyse and advise on hedging of foreign cash flows and fuel.
• Ensure all in- and external commercial and financial reporting on the project phases and end results of the project, signal issues and opportunities to in- and external stakeholders, in line with the reporting procedures and deadlines of the DEME Group.
• Provide detailed advice and signal opportunities for improvement to (Project) Management on project related financial matters, such as financing possibilities for clients on projects.
• Ensure up-to-date knowledge of (local) financial and fiscal laws, theories and developments and financial contractual requirements and apply and share knowledge with colleagues and relevant stakeholders
• Work and act in accordance with the applicable QHSE-S instructions and measures, take appropriate measures in case of accidents and hazardous situations and draw proposals for improvement.
• Ensure financial project administration, design and follow-up planning, organisation of site logistics, staff support, facilities and general administration, in line with local and legal requirements.
• Ad hoc tasks.

Your profile

• 5 years of progressive responsibility in accounting related functions.
• Master’s degree preferably with accounting major or related field.
• Proven knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus
• Experience working with an international company is a plus.

Our offer

• POSITION within an international company, established in Nigeria for 30 years.
• WORKING PLACE: Ikoyi, Lagos
• Occasional business trips to Port Harcourt/Project Sites possible.
• TRAINING opportunities within Nigeria + DEME Group’s headquarters.