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Project Finance Controller for Construction Projects in LATAM

Akuo EnergySanto Domingo
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications:Minimum of 3 years of education in Finance; 5 years preferred. At least 5 years of experience in project controlling, accounting, or auditing. Experience in project controlling during construction phases within the Renewable Energy sector, either as an Owner or EPC Contractor, is a plus. Competencies:Strong technical knowledge of ERP systems, reporting tools, and financial analysis, with proficiency in the MS Office suite. Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of connecting with various stakeholders. A true team player with resilience and strong ethical standards. Outstanding organizational and planning abilities to work independently. Ambitious, hardworking, and eager to take on responsibilities in a rapidly growing environment.

About the job

As a Project Finance Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial components of construction projects across Latin America. Your role will involve ensuring strict adherence to budgets, analyzing costs, and delivering vital financial insights to facilitate informed project management decisions. Building and maintaining strong relationships with financial partners will be key to your success, as will your ability to summarize financial data effectively.

Within the LATAM finance team, you will monitor management, control, and corporate aspects of projects under construction, potentially located in the Dominican Republic, Chile, or Uruguay. For the first 12 months, you will collaborate closely with the project team in the Dominican Republic until the construction phase concludes. Following this, you will transition to other construction projects in different countries where our company operates.

  • Manage lender relationships:

    • Monitor project contractual obligations throughout the construction phase.
    • Oversee debt drawdowns.
    • Prepare reports for lenders.
  • Track project costs and treasury management:

    • Closely follow financial and physical execution of project contracts.
    • Control CAPEX budgets.
    • Register and allocate invoices accordingly.
    • Monitor equity usage.
    • Manage VAT credits and hedging strategies.
    • Coordinate payment campaigns effectively.
    • Update and maintain the business plan.
    • Prepare cash flow projections.
  • Facilitate communication with equity partners:

    • Manage financial communications and external reporting.
  • Engage in project team activities:

    • Participate in regular meetings.
    • Contribute to reporting activities.
  • Handle accounting, tax, and financial closing processes:

    • Act as the interface between the Internal Accounting Department, Structuration and Execution Department, and Legal Department.
    • Ensure alignment between management data and accounting records.
    • Provide operational information to local accountants for account closure.
    • Verify tax compliance.
    • Monitor formalities with local authorities.

About Akuo Energy

Akuo, founded in 2007, remains an independent company owned by its co-founders. The company is dedicated to developing and operating projects that extend beyond producing renewable energy, aiming to generate additional social benefits for the communities in which it operates. This mission has positioned Akuo as a leading international independent producer of renewable energy in a remarkably short time. As a pure player in renewable energy, Akuo has diversified its portfolio across various technologies, including wind, solar, hydro, and battery storage. With a workforce of 600 employees across 20 countries, the company is headquartered in Paris, France. Akuo proudly stands as France's premier independent producer of 100% renewable electricity.

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