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Cost Controller

  • Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
  • Permanent
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About us

K92 Mining Limited are the owners the high-grade Kainantu Gold Mine in Eastern Highlands Province. Since commencing operations in 2016, we have delivered consistent production growth. More importantly, we have contributed significantly to the economy of Papua New Guinea, more than 90% of our employees and contractors are from PNG and our local education and skills development initiatives which include scholarships, traineeships and adult literacy programs continue to bring significant benefit the communities in which we operate. 

We are now transforming the operation with a new 1.2 mtpa process plant as well as extensive construction and expansion across site that will see us triple the output from our mine by 2027. In addition to our ongoing production success, we have an extensive exploration programme across our highly prospective tenement, making K92 a great place to build a long-term career.

About the role

Joining the project construction team, as Cost Controller you will be responsible for supporting the Projects Controls team with planning, measuring progress, control (purchase orders and payment)  and report internally on all services.

Key Accountabilities

Key accountabilities of this position include.

  • Apply cost control work processes to project and EPC services scope
  • Maintain Control Accounts in the Project Controls System
  • Import deliverable progress data into the Project Controls System from the different platforms
  • Coordinate progress updates and reviews with Discipline Leads
  • Maintain all data related EPC/Contractor rates
  • Collate and submit weekly workforce summarised report 
  • Compile forecast data to support monthly reporting
  • Manage and report on EPC services labour and non-labour costs
  • Project reporting of committed, incurred, and forecast costs
  • Prepare PERs as per Project Expenditure Request Procedure
  • Prepare monthly accruals for review
  • Maintain cost control of flights, accommodation, expenses, and contractor back charges
  • Cost control and reporting of minor packages
  • Support management with cost control and reporting of major packages and change management
  • Reconcile Pronto paid costs with the Project Controls System
  • Provide consolidated booked hours data (hours and personnel count) to support project health, safety and environment (HSE) reporting requirements
  • Review and submit monthly accruals to the K92 Commercial department.
  • CMS- Set up packages, prepare PPC and submit for approval
  • Review & validate service invoices and maintain relevant registers
  • Create Service Purchase Orders in Pronto System and maintain relevant registers
  • Maintain safety work standards in accordance with government regulations and company policy

About You

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have a Tertiary Qualification in Business Management or similar. In addition to this you will have some or all the following.

  • 5 years’ experience as a cost controller /specialist.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines.
  • Sound planning and organizational skills.
  • Proficient in computers and Microsoft packages
  • Previous Pronto and Project cost management software experience will be advantageous
  • Ability to perform duties with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to maintain good working relationships with team members, K92 Mining Ltd and contractor’s employees.

Life at K92 

K92 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free from discrimination.  Our values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect for others, Excellence and Safety are at the core of everything we do, and they are the foundation upon which our success has been built.

Our camp is well managed and provides residents with good, healthy meals made from locally sourced fresh produce as well as internet, cable tv and a gymnasium.

At K92, we want all employees to share in our success, so as well as a competitive salary, employees also participate in our long- and short-term incentive plans, we also provide employees with access to savings incentive programs, medical assistance and the option to salary sacrifice for certain expenses.

In addition to all of this, employees can also access our Wellbeing and employee assistance programs whilst working a friendly roster. 

THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE & WORK IN PNG WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP 

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