Project Controller – Accounting

About the role

INTEC Energy Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Controller – Accounting to join its Mauritania project team. The role will oversee financial and accounting control of EPC and BESS projects, ensuring accurate cost tracking, budgeting and reporting to support effective decision‑making.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and control project budgets, actual costs, commitments, accruals and forecasts.
• Perform cost calculations and allocate expenses to appropriate cost centres, codes and work packages.
• Analyse budget‑vs‑actual variances and provide explanations for significant deviations.
• Validate invoices, purchase orders and subcontractor payments, coordinating with Finance and Accounting teams.
• Support month‑end and year‑end closing, ensuring proper cost recognition.
• Prepare and update cost forecasts, EAC estimates and monthly financial reports for management.
• Monitor project cash flow, commitments and outstanding purchase orders to aid forecasting.
• Produce financial dashboards and management reports for internal and client‑facing purposes.

Required profile

• Strong background in project accounting, cost control or finance within EPC or energy‑related projects.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify cost overruns and propose corrective actions.
• Detail‑oriented and able to work under tight reporting deadlines.
• Effective communication skills to interact with project managers, contractors and finance teams.

Required skills