{"id":93683,"date":"2026-04-02T08:01:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T08:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/projects-finance-controller\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T08:01:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T08:01:03","slug":"projects-finance-controller","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/projects-finance-controller\/","title":{"rendered":"Projects Finance Controller"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n<p>Strategic Project Financial Planning &amp; Oversight<\/p>\n<p>\tLead development of project financial frameworks, policies, and cost-control standards across all projects.<br \/>\n\tOversee preparation and consolidation of project budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and long-term financial plans.<br \/>\n\tProvide strategic guidance to improve project profitability, cost efficiency, and working capital optimization.<\/p>\n<p>Project Cost Control &amp; Governance<\/p>\n<p>\tImplement and enforce strong project cost control mechanisms including cost allocation, commitment tracking, and spend authorization processes.<br \/>\n\tReview and approve major project financial transactions including supplier invoices, subcontractor claims, work orders, and material costs.<br \/>\n\tConduct periodic project performance reviews focusing on margins, variances, cost-to-complete, and risk exposure.<\/p>\n<p>Revenue Assurance &amp; Billing Management<\/p>\n<p>\tOversee revenue recognition processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.<br \/>\n\tEnsure timely and accurate client invoicing supported by BOQs, completion certificates, variation orders, and other documentation.<br \/>\n\tMonitor receivables ageing and collaborate with project teams and clients to resolve billing disputes.<\/p>\n<p>Contract, Risk &amp; Compliance Management<\/p>\n<p>\tReview and validate financial terms in project contracts, purchase orders, and subcontractor agreements.<br \/>\n\tEnsure compliance with statutory requirements, internal policies, tax obligations, and audit standards.<br \/>\n\tMaintain complete audit-ready project financial documentation and lead project financial audits.<\/p>\n<p>Financial Reporting &amp; Stakeholder Collaboration<\/p>\n<p>\tPrepare comprehensive project financial reports for senior leadership, including profitability analysis, WIP schedules, and risk dashboards.<br \/>\n\tServe as the key liaison between Finance and project delivery teams, procurement, engineering, and commercial departments.<br \/>\n\tProvide data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making and operational excellence across all projects.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications<\/p>\n<p>\tBachelor\u2019s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.<br \/>\n\tCPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent professional certification (mandatory).<br \/>\n\tMaster\u2019s degree in Finance or Business Administration (an added advantage).<\/p>\n<p>Experience<\/p>\n<p>\tMinimum\u00a010 years of progressive experience\u00a0in project finance, project accounting, or cost control preferably in electrical, mechanical, and engineering project environments.<br \/>\n\tStrong expertise in project costing, WIP accounting, revenue recognition, and project financial modelling.<br \/>\n\tHands-on experience with ERP\/project management systems such as\u00a0SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent.<br \/>\n\tAdvanced proficiency in\u00a0Excel, financial modeling, dashboards, and analytics<\/p>\n<p>Apply Through:<\/p>\n<p>jobs.smartrecruiters.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/jobs.smartrecruiters.com","_company_name":"Burhani Engineers Ltd","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.burhaniengineers.com\/","_company_tagline":"Burhani Engineers Ltd. offers end-to-end solutions in electrical, instrumentation, mechanical and civil fields.\u00a0Burhani Engineers Ltd. is an established EPC Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering company operating in the East and Central Africa region with offices in Nairobi, Mombasa, ... read moreKampala and Dar-es-Salaam. 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