Cost Controller

**Req Id**:11948**Job Family**:Finance - Cost Control & Cost Engineering**Location**:Bangalore, IN, 560071**Our Vision.**
- SBM Offshore believes the oceans will provide the world with safe, sustainable and affordable energy for generations to come. We share our experience to make it happen.**Our Profile.**
- We design, build, install and operate offshore floating facilities for the offshore energy industry. As a leading technology provider, we put our marine expertise at the service of a responsible energy transition by reducing emissions from fossil fuel production, while developing cleaner solutions for renewable energy sources. More than 7,000 SBMers worldwide are committed to sharing their experience to deliver safe, sustainable and affordable energy from the oceans for generations to come. Together, we are driving progress forward in a TRUE. BLUE. TRANSITION.**#OGJS**

**FINANCE - Cost Controller**
This Position
- reports to : Cost department Manager on a departmental basis & Lead cost manager / Project control manager on allocated projects
- supervision of : Not applicable
- liaises with : PM/PCM/EPM/PPM/Planner/Contract Manager for day-to-day control of allocated projects.
Projects Treasury coordinator in respect of Cash Planning and Finance costs
Financial Accountants for proper recording and reporting of data.
Foreign offices F&A supervisor in respect of sites administration and finance costs.
Internal & external Auditor for ad hoc requests.

**RESPONSIBILITIES (=) MAIN TASKS (+)**
= Administer & Monitor all Project Administration/Cost Reporting/Financial aspects of SBM Capex, Lumpsum & rebilliable projects.
= Create a cost-conscious atmosphere so that all persons working on a project are aware of how their activities impact the project cost including all applicable Contractual issues
+ Analyze 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 the Project Forecast on a monthly basis and consolidate results in the Cost Control Monthly Report, including the Project Financial Reports destined for the Senior Management
+ A thorough monthly tracking of the Percentage of Completion (PoC) including booking of accruals (check consistency with the physical progress)
+ Prepare Cash Planning Reports
+ Prepare a Manpower Forecast Report in liaison with Project Manager/Project Control Manager
+ 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
+ Verify purchase requisitions (budgets, amounts and codes) before approval by Project Manager.
+ Prepare client invoices according to contractual terms with adequate back-up and book accounting records. Follow up client invoices date of receipt, payments from clients and Issue reminders when necessary, and with the approval of the Project Manager.
+ Prepare audit files for the semester review.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**

**Education**:

Bachelor degree or equivalent in a financial / accounting related degree

**Experience**:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience costs control in an international environment.

**Specific competencies**:

- Fluent in English.
- Problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a methodical approach to work,
- Ability to analyze information and be comfortable with data,
- Solid IT skills, with good knowledge of MS Excel and the ability to learn specialist software,
- Excellent team working attitude, relationship-building and interpersonal skills,
- Ability to plan and prioritize work to meet objectives and deadlines.

**GENERAL INFORMATION**- SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.