Project Cost Controller
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026. Metlen Energy & Metals scores A on the Alion truth index.
We are currently looking for aProject Cost Controller to join our Finance M Renewables team that will be based in Seoul, Korea.
Your role will encompass:
- Monitor and control project costs, budgets, and financial performance across multiple projects, ensuring accurate cost reporting and effective financial oversight.
- Coordinate with operations teams to validate project expenditures, improve cost transparency, and ensure costs are appropriately controlled, documented, and reported.
- Liaise with external accounting, bookkeeping, tax, and payroll service providers to ensure the timely and accurate execution of financial processes and statutory obligations, including year-end external audit completion
- Support accounting and financial reporting activities, including bank reconciliations, intercompany transaction monitoring and reconciliations with counterparties, month-end/quarter-end close and reporting processes, and compliance with local Korean accounting requirements and IFRS principles.
- Oversee tax and regulatory compliance matters, including VAT, corporate tax, social security contributions, and other statutory reporting requirements, in collaboration with external advisors.
- Maintain strong financial governance and administrative controls, including contract and signature authorization records, while ensuring accuracy, attention to detail, and compliance across all financial operations.
What you bring to the role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
- Professional certifications in finance or accounting will be considered a plus.
- 3+ years of experience in cost control, accounting, or finance.
- Solid understanding of Korean accounting standards, taxation, and IFRS reporting principles.
- Experience within renewable energy, solar, project development, or EPC environments is considered a plus.
- Fluency in Korean and professional use of English are a must.
- Excellent use of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel & Power Point)
- Critical and analytical thinking; meticulous and attention to details
Share the same Value Based Behaviors:
- People & Personal growth
- Results orientation & Safety excellence
- Collaboration & Trust
- Empathy & Effective communication
- Flexibility & Adaptability
Your Benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Life & Health Insurance Program
At METLEN, we combine industrial expertise with a global outlook to help shape a more sustainable future. As a FTSE 100 company listed in London, we operate across the Energy and Metals sectors, with activities spanning five continents and more than 40 countries. In 2025, we recorded consolidated revenue of €7.107 billion and EBITDA of €753 million, supported by a workforce of over 9,000 dedicated individuals.
From integrated energy solutions and renewable technologies to green metallurgy, critical metals and advanced manufacturing, our work addresses some of the most significant challenges facing industry today. Our people make this possible through innovation, teamwork and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. At METLEN, you can contribute to projects with global reach while developing your skills and helping create lasting value.
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