Project Controller

Hitachi Rail · India

Job Description

HITACHI RAIL is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Project Controller who thrives

in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide

range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Bangalore, India.

Accountabilities:

Project level responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

 In conjunction with Project Team, develop the Work Breakdown Structure and

Budgets for the project

 Work with Work Package Leaders (WPL) to develop accurate cost to complete

estimates and percent complete evaluations

 Track, monitor and report planned budgets/forecast vs. actual spend using project

controlling tools (SAP, PCS and other tools). Provide variance explanations and

possible recovery plan actions

 Work with Project Planner to review latest schedule and quarterly report the Earned

Value

 Monthly reporting of project results

 Assist with the preparation, processing and tracking of contract Change Orders

 Work with the project manager to assist with the preparation and tracking of

potential claims for additional work

 Track internal and external invoicing and reconciliation of cash receipts and

retention.

 Understand and report on the cash flow position of the project

 Work with global controllers for Intracompany projects

 Track subcontractor invoicing, payments and reconciliations

 Review and approve Purchase Order Requisitions in alignment with budget and

track P.O.s in PCS.

 Prepare quarterly forecasts and annual budget and reporting of the key performance

indicators for the project

 Monitor the financial “health” of the project and raise the “red flag” when a negative

impact or condition arises.

 Calculate EVA at global level in accordance with group controlling mode

 Resolve of queries from global reporting on actual, variance to budget, workload,

risk , opportunities etc

 Support functional Manager on project progress, key numbers and other

assignments like arbitration, claims etc.

 Support local ADMN in filling of Lower tax and other fillings as per statute

 Address queries both from Statutory, Internal and Global auditor. Resolve open

points with auditor pertains to project progress, delay, un-billed revenue, cost

overrun, EOT etc.

Required Skills/ Knowledge:

 10-15 Years of experience

 Knowledge of statutory (SAP) and management (reporting) Tools

 Knowledge in Project cost control, Project Management

 Expertise of Accounting & finance, Tax, requirements

 Knowledge of legal requirements (Contract clauses , Bond text; L/C …)

Languages: English and Other Indian Language.\

Education/Qualifications:

 CMA/CA/MBA with 8-10 years of experience in handling Trunkey Project;

 Degrees in accounting or equivalent with experience of 10-15 years in handling

Trunkey Project.