Cost Controller – Orano Mining Namibia | 2026

Orano Mining Namibia is looking to fill this fixed term contract position as part of the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) at Trekkopje mine near Swakopmund, Namibia. The DFS is expected to conclude in late 2027 with a final investment decision on the future of the Project.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the hierarchical management of the Finance Director, with split functional management between the  Project Control Manager and the Financial Director, this position will consist of:

Project

• Supporting the effective financial management of the Project by maintaining accurate cost control processes, monitoring expenditures, commitments and forecasts, and providing timely and reliable cost information to the Project Management Team.
• Transversal management of technical teams on Cost Control (management routines) especially with implementation of monthly cost review to improve the internal cost culture within the project team.
• Collecting, consolidating, analyzing and reporting project cost data to ensure that project performance is measured against approved budgets and cost baselines. The Cost Controller contributes to the identification of cost variances, risks and opportunities and supports the implementation of corrective actions to maintain financial objectives.
• Ensuring the integrity, consistency and traceability of cost-related information throughout the project lifecycle.
• Developing and implementing cost management KPIs, dashboards, and digital reporting tools to improve project visibility and decision-making.
• Ensuring compliance with ORANO financial governance, project controls standards, delegation of authority, audit requirements, and reporting obligations.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement and digitalization of project controls processes and reporting systems.

OMN Support

• Assist and strengthen current cost monitoring and control functions, including review and compilation of budgets
• Perform cost analysis and advise on cost-overruns in a timely manner in order for corrective actions to be implemented with Co-ordination of monthly and annual cost closing
• Performs ad hoc accounting exercises that require a decision to be taken on the basis of financial justification
• Compilation of and interpretation of monthly / annual management reporting
• Prepares Budget and forecasts for Orano Namibia and submits to the Financial Director for approval.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Cost Management, or a related field
• Professional certifications in Project Controls, Cost Engineering, or Project Management would be an advantage.
• 8-10 years of experience in project cost control, project controls, finance, or commercial management
• Experience on large industrial, mining, energy, infrastructure, EPC/EPCM, or capital projects.
• Experience in cost estimating, budget management, forecasting, commitment tracking, change management, earned value management (EVM), and project financial reporting throughout the full project lifecycle from study phases through execution and handover.
• Valid driver’s license