Key ResponsibilitiesRequired QualificationsPreferred QualificationsSkills
- Project Closeout Management
- Initiate project closeout activities at approximately 95% physical or POC progress to ensure effective and timely closure.
- Manage the finalization of outstanding project tasks.
- Issue closeout status reports and ensure project closure in SAP.
- Take full ownership of the project during its end stage.
- Prepare and issue the Final Margin Report to management.
- Financial Closure
- Verify closure of all financial points, including bonds, claims, costs, and invoices.
- Perform financial close, confirming cash inflow/outflow and ensure recovery of bonds.
- Manage Forex and hedging activities.
- Documentation and Archiving
- Prepare and initiate documentation archiving, ensuring final versions are stored in the archive repository.
- Ensure compliance with document control processes and maintain efficient administration of all project-related documentation.
- Project Execution (End Stage)
- Take handover from the execution project controller and manage financial aspects such as forecasting, project reviews, bonds, forex, cost tracking, and cost-to-complete analysis.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the key point of contact for the customer during project closeout, ensuring effective communication and resolution of issues.
- Lead closeout meetings with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Proven experience as a Project Controller.
- Desirable experience in Project Accounting.
- Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA, FICO, SD-PS, and MS Office (advanced Excel skills).
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Postgraduate degree (MBA Finance, CA, ICWA preferred).
- Familiarity with project management and financial software.
- 810 years of experience in a similar role or project accounting within construction, manufacturing, or engineering projects.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong problem-solving skills and multitasking ability.
- Ability to interpret contract and financial conditions.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
