YOUR JOB
The project controller has responsibility over the whole project budgeting, accounting and controlling framework. In this respect, he is accountable for the proper maintenance of the reporting framework, ensuring data consistency from the project budget phase, through the monitoring of the proper recording of time spent, down to the control over consistent project accounting methodology and full compliance with IFRS and Ingenico guidelines.
He/she is also the main contributor to project performance analysis (timely deliverables, adherence to budget, ROI) and in this role conduct regular project reviews with Project Managers and the entire Technology and Plateform organisation.
In this role, he/she will more specifically :
The project controller has responsibility over the whole project budgeting, accounting and controlling framework. In this respect, he is accountable for the proper maintenance of the reporting framework, ensuring data consistency from the project budget phase, through the monitoring of the proper recording of time spent, down to the control over consistent project accounting methodology and full compliance with IFRS and Ingenico guidelines.
He/she is also the main contributor to project performance analysis (timely deliverables, adherence to budget, ROI) and in this role conduct regular project reviews with Project Managers and the entire Technology and Plateform organisation.
In this role, he/she will more specifically :
- Maintain and improve the project reporting and accounting framework :
- Ensure consistency of the project reporting methodology (time log, SG mapping, account mapping…)
- Implement project reporting template
- Propose and implement improvement to project management processes and tools
- Drive Finance project governance
- Report and monitor project performance vs target (time, budget, ROI)
- Identify efficiency gains and monitor implementation
- Conduct IT project reviews and report to project management board
- Ensure adherence to accounting and group reporting policies, including:
- Monitor adherence to IFRS and Ingenico guidelines and remedy potential variance
- Ensure appropriate cost classification (CAPEX vs OPEX), and activation of capitalized cost,
- Play a key role within group Information System projects (SAP, SciForma, PE)
YOUR QUALITIES
- Result oriented
- Focus on quality of delivery
- Strong analytical skills
- Experience of financial reporting systems and procedures
- Accounting & Finance reporting
- Project accounting
- Highly self-motivated and directed
- Problem solving mindset
- Ability to create collaborative environment at multiple levels within the company and throughout Ingenico Group
- Ability to give attention to details while maintaining a broad view of strategic imperatives
- Issue and conflict management
- Time and priority management
- Management, listening and interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Extended knowledge of EXCEL
- Master Finance / Business School with degree in Accounting and Control
- 5 to 7 years seniority minimum with 2 to 3 years in project accounting
- Fluent in English
- Proficient in Office suite.
- Knowledge of SAP environment preferred
- Experience with project management system a must (Sci Forma or equivalent)
- Knowledge of BFC System, procedures and standards or similar tools (Oracle, Hyperion..)
- Cost centre management skills with a focus on budgeting, forecasting and controlling
- Previous experience in IT/Telco/SW environment is a “plus”