Project Controller

Description

Description

HITACHI RAIL is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Project Controller who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Chennai, India.

Accountabilities:

Project level responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• In conjunction with Project Team, develop the Work Breakdown Structure and Budgets for the project
• Work with Work Package Leaders (WPL) to develop accurate cost to complete estimates and percent complete evaluations
• Track, monitor and report planned budgets/forecast vs. actual spend using project controlling tools (SAP, PCS and other tools). Provide variance explanations and possible recovery plan actions
• Work with Project Planner to review latest schedule and quarterly report the Earned Value
• Monthly reporting of project results
• Assist with the preparation, processing and tracking of contract Change Orders
• Work with the project manager to assist with the preparation and tracking of potential claims for additional work
• Track internal and external invoicing and reconciliation of cash receipts and retention.
• Understand and report on the cash flow position of the project
• Work with global controllers for Intracompany projects
• Track subcontractor invoicing, payments and reconciliations
• Review and approve Purchase Order Requisitions in alignment with budget and track P.O.s in PCS.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts and annual budget and reporting of the key performance indicators for the project
• Monitor the financial “health” of the project and raise the “red flag” when a negative impact or condition arises.
• Resolve of queries from global reporting on actual, variance to budget, workload, risk , opportunities etc
• Support functional Manager on project progress, key numbers and other assignments like arbitration, claims etc.
• Support local ADMN in filling of Lower tax and other fillings as per statute
• Address queries both from Statutory, Internal and Global auditor. Resolve open points with auditor pertains to project progress, delay, un-billed revenue, cost overrun, EOT etc.

Languages: English and Other Indian Language.