Cost Controller – Envusa (Sishen Project)
EDF power solutions South Africa
- South Africa
- Contract
- Full-time
- Manage cost reconciliations, budgets vs. actuals (OPEX & CAPEX), and forecasting
- Track, analyze, and report monthly financial performance to Project Managers and stakeholders
- Set up and maintain WBS, cost centres, and profit centres in ApprovalMax
- Support accounts payable: match invoices to POs, reconcile supplier accounts, maintain vendor data
- Liaise with suppliers and cost centre owners for payments, forecasting, and contract compliance
- Ensure clean and accurate financial records for audits (Statutory, B-BBEE, internal)
- Develop and maintain Envusa's cost control systems and compliance control plans
- Provide input to project close-out reporting to assist future development planning
- Ensure contract budget reporting is accurate and submitted on time
- Support finance team in ad hoc responsibilities aligned with Envusa's goals
- National Diploma / BTech / BCom in Accounting or Finance (or NQF equivalent)
- Professional certifications such as SAICA, SAIPA, CIMA, or ACCA are advantageous
- 3–5 years' post-article experience, ideally in complex construction project environments
- Experience with multi-currency transactions, renewable energy, and project execution preferred
- Proficiency in IFRS, project accounting, and cost capitalisation principles
- Strong working knowledge of Xero, ApprovalMax, ERP platforms, and MS Office (especially Excel)
- Experience with online banking platforms and accounts payable processes
- A finance professional with excellent analytical, reporting, and budget control skills
- Strong commercial acumen and a problem-solving mindset
- Deadline-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Collaborative and team-oriented, willing to support and be supported
- Strong communicator with attention to detail and a proactive work ethic
- Comfortable working in a hybrid setup with regular travel to project sites