Project Controller - SG&A

• The Project Controller – responsible for reviewing projects performance, financial reporting, Budgeting, Projects Best Estimate, timesheet management, coordinating between projects managers, PMO & Finance for project’s performance.

  1. Key Responsibilities

  Support the FC / CFO for the deployment and integration of the finance organization within Middle East (incl. implementation of group standards and systems, sharing the best practices, providing training, etc)

  Support and challenge the projects managers on their project’s performance. Review project status with budget and available estimates.

  Work and challenge the entities to produce monthly and quarterly consolidated financial statements, KPIs, budgets.

  Knowledge of financial reporting systems, project account codes, timesheets and understanding of CFO instructions, which impact Project Controls (including Project Financial Status Reports and Earned Revenue Determination Data).

  Be accountable for and set up procedures related to timely and qualitative statutory reporting processes and for reconciliation process between financial statements for local purpose and those report for consolidation under Engie Tractebel Group.

  Monitoring and follow up accounts receivable on timely basis. Ensuring client invoicing upon milestone completion or monthly billing along with projects team.

  Analyze SG&A, Working capital, CFFO, bonds, risk and opportunities, foreign exchange impacts.

  Contribute to the watch and assessment of new regulations, in particular with respect to finance, accounting and tax matters.

  Contribute to the compliance of all companies within the Middle East region with finance & accounting policies of the Engie Tractebel group.

  Contribute when needed to the definition of procedures and methods for Business Development in all aspects related to project accounting representation and integration within the Middle East scope.

  Support the Finance Controller in preparing, consolidating and maintaining budgets, forecasts and periodic outlooks.

  Monitor actual expenditure, accruals against budgets and Best Estimate and explain material variances in a clear and timely manner.

  Prepare recurring management reports and dashboards covering projects & Business performance, Budget evolution, key variances, risks and required actions.

  Coordinate the monthly closing process for the assigned scope, including accruals, cost allocation checks, reconciliations and supporting reports.

  Work with budget owners to collect inputs, consolidate for reporting and monitoring purpose. Input data in to ERP for tracking and reporting purposes

  Protect confidential financial and business information and apply appropriate professional judgement in all reporting and stakeholder interactions.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Education

  Mandatory

  University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline.

  Preferred addition

  Additional training or degree is an asset (CPA, CFA, ACCA, MBA)

  1. Languages

  Professional proficiency in English is mandatory. Arabic knowledge is +

  1. Experience and Skills

  Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in financial controlling, cost control, management accounting, budgeting or project control.

  Demonstrated experience in budget preparation, forecasting, variance analysis, cost monitoring and management reporting.

  Experience working in an engineering, consultancy, project-based or multinational environment is preferred.

  Strong numerical and analytical capability, with consistent attention to accuracy, data integrity and deadlines.

  Familiar with complex organizations (multicultural, wide geographical scope)

  Strong soft skills (communication, negotiation, etc…)

  Able to manage numerous and shifting priorities and to operate in an ambiguous, stressful environment with tight deadlines and high standards.

  Solid networking and interpersonal skills, Creative thinking skills and ability to solve problem

  Strong presentation skills, able to explain concepts concisely and accurately

  Able to develop strong, cooperative relationships with department heads.

  1. Technical Expertise

  Advanced Microsoft Excel capability, including complex formulas, pivot tables, data validation and structured financial models.

  Working knowledge of ERP and financial-management systems; experience with SAP or an equivalent platform is preferred.

  Competence in budgeting, forecasting, accruals, cost allocation, reconciliations and month-end reporting.

  Ability to develop and maintain clear financial dashboards and management reports; Power BI experience is an advantage.

  Understanding of internal controls, audit requirements, financial governance and document retention expectations.

  High level of data literacy and the ability to reconcile information from multiple financial and operational sources.

  1. Behavioural Competencies

  Ownership and accountability

  Planning and prioritisation

  Analytical thinking and problem solving

  Commercial and financial awareness

  Stakeholder management

  Clear communication and timely escalation

  Confidentiality, integrity and professional judgement

  Continuous-improvement mindset

  1. Key Interfaces

  Projects Managers, Operations team.

  Finance Controller, CFO and Finance community (accounting team, Corporate team for tax, insurance etc…)

  Other Corporate departments – SAP, Consolidation team, ERP support team.