Project Cost Controller

Job description

• Large Government Department 
• Northern Beaches Location 
• Immediate Start 

The primary purpose of the role is to provide financial performance analysis through effective and compliant cost attribution, financial control and reporting covering areas including budgeting, forecasting, accruals, journals, cash flow monitoring, as well as managing payments processing and cost recovery. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure that financial policies, procedures and internal controls are effectively implemented and a robust financial control environment is in place consistent with PMO standards and other programs
• Ensure appropriate coding structures are maintained in accordance with PMO Standards, including but not limited to closing codes on project completion, taking responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the project/program cost codes within the accounting system
• Be the lead for project/ program cost attribution with regard to month-end financial close processes, timely invoice processing and raising, accruals and cost transfers, monitoring and reviewing aged accruals, monthly financial performance monitoring/reporting, undertaking variance analysis (actual vs. planned) and advising project/program leads on financial risks and appropriate resolution 
• Manage interagency certification of accruals and invoices working in partnership with the PMO and colleagues in other areas of the department, ensuring accounting entries are backed by suitable working papers which meet the requirements of accounting standards, policies, circulars and directions
• Ensure alignment of budget, commitment and cost, respecting business rules in relation to financial data validation, monitoring that all payments relate to properly approved contracts and variations following financial delegations and project/program governance structures
• Play a key role in the production of risk assessed detailed financial forecasts at dis-aggregated project cost code level, profiling cost forecasts across the full life cycle of each project/program into planned monthly cash flows, ensuring reporting deadlines are met and full compliance with financial procedures is achieved working in partnership with the PMO Finance Team 

To thrive in this role, you will be/ must have: 

• Bachelor degree in related area
• Previous Project Cost Controller experience essential
• Familiar with streamlining processes and procedures
• Previous PMO experience desirable
• Previous experience within the public sector is desirable
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong technical ability

If you are interested in the above opportunity and feel you meet the criteria, please apply