Project Controller

It's an interesting time for you to come on board at Vopak! Around the world, we connect the supply of and demand for vital products and resources. Energy that allows people to heat their homes and travel the world. Food for a growing planet. And chemicals for the production of various materials. Products that are vital to people’s lives. We ensure the safe, efficient and clean storage of such vital products. The global energy transition, the growing world population, and all new possibilities of emerging technologies and new energy sources make this a very interesting time to join our company.

Position Summary

This position documents and analyzes financial information related to fixed assets, controls and financial compliance functions; budgets and consolidates capital expenditures (“CAPEX”); assists with timely and accurate completion of tax documentation, internal and external audits, and capex budgeting.

Essential Job Functions

• Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates commitment to and support of SH&E principles and values; champions safety as necessary

• Performs other duties assigned by management that fall within the generally expected scope of this position
• Ability to immediately step in and contribute with minimal training and guidance
• Functions for this position include primary responsibility for
• Fixed assets accounting, reporting, and capital project tracking Tax preparation, accruals, and payments including but not limited to:  property, sales, state, local, federal, etc.) Coordination of reporting on monthly KPI’s associated with CAPEX (progress vs. budget) Coordination of consolidated reporting to parent company using their protocols and systems

Fixed Assets Accounting

• Primary responsibility for fixed assets accounting; coordinates consolidated reporting to parent company using appropriate protocols and systems
• Assist with the stock control process
• Responsible for handling of property taxes
• Supports and validates correctness of budgets, percentage of completion, project time schedule, project stages, spend accruals, internal hours capitalized and ETC
• Manage the capex process (Global system of reporting)
• Principle Tool Box Administrator for assigned project
• Responds to inquiries regarding Net Book Value of assets
• Reviews all CAPEX requests for proper authorization and budget compliance; maintains records and files for all CAPEX projects and budgets
• Assigns Finance /Project Account numbers; creates Master Asset numbers in preparation for capitalization of new assets
• Identifies assets for disposal or replacement
• Liaises with Project Managers, General and Operations Managers, Sales, and Finance facilitating and problem solving for all capital projects
• Reviews and approves depreciation reports and posting in accounting system
• Capitalizes completed projects using accounting systems ensuring Company guidelines for new assets are utilized
• Monitors all spending for ongoing CAPEX Projects ensuring budget and policy compliance
• Oversees and approves preparation of reports for Controller for ongoing CAPEX projects
• Performs on site audits of assets as required, preferably annually; travels to locations

Financial Reporting & Controls

• Consolidates financial information as required; formats may vary according to need
• Produces various management reports as needed
• Coordinates Capital Expenditure budget process
• Completes timely accounting, coordinates review and approvals of all capital expenditures and CAPEX budgeting
• Allocates and accrues funds for various financial risk reduction measures (i.e., payment of taxes to various local, state, province, and Federal U.S. tax entities)
• Allocates and accrues funds for various benefits and payroll entries
• Manages and monitors the credit card facility
• Responsible for managing the internal and external financial and tax audits

Experience Requirement

• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in company accounting with experience in cost accounting, project accounting, tax accounting, and auditing
• Experience with petroleum, petrochemical, chemical and related industries preferred; international business experience helpful
• Good understanding of GAAP, International Financial Reporting Standards, FASB, Sarbanes Oxley and similar regulations and requirements
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial systems; proven analytical skills
• Proven ability to operate under stressful situations (i.e., multiple deadlines, multiple customers, and different conditions and formats of data)
• In-depth understanding of financial reporting and financial management concepts (i.e., budgeting, return on investment, ROCE, cost of goods/services sold, profitability, KPIs, etc.)
• Excellent computer skills, including ability to easily use MS Office suite; ability to create, read and manipulate Excel spreadsheets (Expert user in Excel)
• Proficient user of Google Workspace (i.e. – Drive, Sheets, Docs, Meet, etc..)
• Ability to read, understand, analyze, negotiate and report on standard or complex information of all kinds in English
• Excellent English communications skills, both oral and written
• Customer service focus including the ability to speak diplomatically; problem solver
• Ability to multi-task; experience in project management
• Experience in accounting with a joint venture

Education Requirement

• College degree in Accounting or related area required 
• Advanced degree in related area, CPA or equivalent experience preferred

What we offer:

Every career at Vopak is given the opportunity to shine! When you join Vopak, you can count on:

• A challenging position with a high degree of responsibility in a Dutch multinational with a history over 400 years;

• Highly motivated colleagues;

• Room to grow through professional training and personal development opportunities at national and international level.