Cost Controller

2 weeks ago

Kwinana Town Centre, Australia UGL Full time

About the Role:


UGL is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to join the project team. As a Cost Controller, you will be responsible for managing and tracking project costs, ensuring adherence to budgets, and supporting the Project Controls and Execution teams to deliver on project goals.



Key Responsibilities:



  • Cost Management: Compile weekly and monthly cost reports, tracking project performance vs budget and highlighting variances.
  • Change Management: Handle and manage variations and change requests, adhering to the approved change management framework.
  • Client Claims: Develop monthly cost impact claims and liaise with the client for approval.
  • Timekeeping Accuracy: Examine and reconcile weekly timesheets with gate data to ensure precise labour cost tracking.
  • Procurement Support: Issue Material Requisitions (MRs) adhering to UGL's procurement policies and ensure prompt and accurate goods receipting.
  • Vendor Management: Supervise vendor invoicing, ensuring swift and accurate processing.
  • Month-End Reporting: Facilitate with month-end tasks comprising hours accruals, cost accruals, journal entries, and forecasting.
  • Team Collaboration: Provide cost control aid to the Project Controls Coordinator and the wider project team as required.


About You:


To excel in this role, you will need:



  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in cost control, project accounting, accounts payable, or payroll roles.
  • Proficiency in SAP and advanced skills in the MS Office suite, notably Excel and Word.
  • Comprehensive understanding of procurement and finance processes, including requisitions, purchase orders, goods receipting, and cost reporting.
  • Excellent attention to detail and robust analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to collaborate with both internal teams and external stakeholders.


What we offer


· Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve


· The chance to join a 6,000+ strong organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international contractors


· Pathways for you to succeed and the space for you to carve your own journey


· A culture that values diversity and innovation, evolving with market changes and new technologies.


About Us


UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within various markets. UGL partners with some of the world's largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.


At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.


Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment including a drug and alcohol screen.


If you are confident you have the skills and knowledge to fulfil this role, then please apply now.

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