Core Project Closure Specialist - CPC - CPandO

Key ResponsibilitiesRequired QualificationsPreferred QualificationsSkills

• Project Closeout Management
• Initiate project closeout activities at approximately 95% physical or POC progress to ensure effective and timely closure.
• Manage the finalization of outstanding project tasks.
• Issue closeout status reports and ensure project closure in SAP.
• Take full ownership of the project during its end stage.
• Prepare and issue the Final Margin Report to management.
• Financial Closure
• Verify closure of all financial points, including bonds, claims, costs, and invoices.
• Perform financial close, confirming cash inflow/outflow and ensure recovery of bonds.
• Manage Forex and hedging activities.
• Documentation and Archiving
• Prepare and initiate documentation archiving, ensuring final versions are stored in the archive repository.
• Ensure compliance with document control processes and maintain efficient administration of all project-related documentation.
• Project Execution (End Stage)
• Take handover from the execution project controller and manage financial aspects such as forecasting, project reviews, bonds, forex, cost tracking, and cost-to-complete analysis.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Act as the key point of contact for the customer during project closeout, ensuring effective communication and resolution of issues.
• Lead closeout meetings with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Proven experience as a Project Controller.
• Desirable experience in Project Accounting.
• Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA, FICO, SD-PS, and MS Office (advanced Excel skills).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Postgraduate degree (MBA Finance, CA, ICWA preferred).
• Familiarity with project management and financial software.
• 8–10 years of experience in a similar role or project accounting within construction, manufacturing, or engineering projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and multitasking ability.
• Ability to interpret contract and financial conditions.
  
  

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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