Role of Project Controller

The project controller is a key member of the project team. Works directly with the project manager to;

• Create and maintain a project's budget and schedule
• Project monitoring and data collection 
• Analyse progress reported against the work schedules
• Analyse cost variations 
• Conduct project audits 
• Manage project schedules 
• Oversee regulatory compliance 
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting 
• Recommend actions to improve progress. 
• Serve as liaisons between management and clients 
• Serve as liaisons between the finance department and the project managers
• Make or approve project expenditures
• Perform financial research 
• Manage project's general ledger 
• Monitor project's cash flow

Preferred qualifications to become a Project Controller 

• Graduate level training in project management or finance 
• MBA
• Qualified accountants 
• Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
• Certified International Investment Analyst (CIIA)
• Certified Cost Professional (CCP)
• Earned Value Professional (EVP)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)