Project Cost Controller Specialist

Dundee Precious Metals is a Canadian-based, international mining company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, mining, and processing of precious metals properties. DPM operates across Bulgaria, Namibia, Serbia and Ecuador with headquarters in Toronto, Canada.

For the needs of our Project Management team and Finance and Accounting department in Bor, we are currently looking to recruit a candidate for the Project Cost Controller Specialist position.

Role Purpose:

The main role of the Project Cost Controller Specialist will be to provide support to the Project Management Team by monitoring project costs to proactively detect potential cost overruns and ensure correct cost allocations to budget. Minimize the deviation from the budget and ensure that the project is completed within the approved budget.

Description of responsibilities:

• Maintaining Procurement/Control Packages (CWP) register;
• Ensure cost coding integrity and logic by checking the cost codes of CPRs prepared by others;
• Check CPRs cost allocation and available budget;
• Expedite CPRs approval process per the applicable DoA policy;
• Prepares and processes input to the cost control system for all approved commitments and cost expenditures;
• Maintain and controls the Cost controlling system, records on file, templates and databases (cost database, CPR register, contingency log etc.);
• Performs month-end closure of all control accounts and cost re-forecasting based on achieved progress and received trends;
• Ensure reconciliation of monthly cost expenditures (actual costs) to the DPM Finance records/reports;
• Perform analytical review and arithmetic checks of cost reporting documentation;
• Ensure that all costs reported in the system have been authorized in compliance with the applicable DOA;
• Collect, input and analyse budget data; perform actual vs. budget comparison on regular basis;
• Consolidate data in project cost reports for Coka Rakita Project management review and approval;
• Prepare graphs, diagrams, and other exhibits to illustrate cost status and forecast requirements for project status reporting;
• Secure information by ensuring that all cost control documentation is regularly filed and backed up in a timely and appropriate manner;
• Maintain regular communication with accounting department to obtain and/or provide relevant  information;
• Assist the Coka Rakita Project management in the development and ongoing delivery of accurate project cost reporting – including reporting of productivity and cost forecasting;
• Provide assistance and advice to other members of the Project team regarding cost coding, project cost structure, payments and related procedures.
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 Requirements:

• University degree: Economics, Accounting, and Finance is a preference;
• High school diploma with relevant working experience;
• At least 3 years' experience in similar position; Experience in the Mining or / and Exploration industries will be an advantage; 
• Basic knowledge of order-to-pay process, incl. principal requisites of invoices and payment methods;
• Proficient English business communication skills; verbal and written;
• Intermediate MS Office: good knowledge and hands-on experience in MS Excel is a requirement;
• Strong computer knowledge and skills;

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to join a fast-growing and well-established company;
• Personal development in a motivated team of professionals;
• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DPM Avala salary scale;

If you recognize yourself in this position, please send us motivational letter and CV in English. Only shortlisted candidates will be approached.

All applications will be considered under the terms and conditions of confidentiality in accordance with the regulations of personal data protection.