Emma Lilliott
Oslo,Surrey
Summary
Experienced Project Accountant / Project Controller with a strong background in financial reporting, reconciliation, financial controls, and governance across complex project and operational environments. Proven track record supporting financial integrity through accurate reporting, robust controls, and effective stakeholder collaboration within organisations including Autronica Fire & Safety and DNV. Brings a solid accounting and bookkeeping foundation developed through earlier career roles in accounts management, property accounting, and financial operations, combined with recent experience delivering financial oversight across multi-project portfolios. Great attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to maintain strong financial controls in fast pace and multiple environments. Comfortable working with many different financial systems, reconciliations, audit processes, and financial reporting requirements, with a proactive approach to identifying risks, improving processes, and ensuring compliance with international standards.
Experienced professional with focus on project control and management. Capable of delivering projects on time and within budget through strong organisational skills and strategic planning. Specialises in risk management, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work history
- Accounts Manager — MJ Mapp, London
- Assistant Accountant — Perennial (Charity)
- Service Charge Account Manager — Land Securities
- Client Accountant — ISG Occupancy
- Client Accountant — Matthews & Goodman
- Bookkeeper — W.A. Ellis
- Customer Service Advisor - Lloyd's Bank
Project Controller / Project Accountant
Autronica Fire & Safety
Oslo
2024.03 - 2026.04
- Responsible for maintaining financial control and reporting accuracy across multiple project portfolios, ensuring financial data integrity, compliance with internal controls, and reliable reporting to support decision-making.
- Key Responsibilities
- Maintain strong financial controls to ensure accuracy and integrity of project financial data and reporting
- Monitor project budgets and expenditure, ensuring financial performance aligns with approved forecasts and plans
- Reconcile financial data and investigate discrepancies to ensure reliable reporting and compliance with internal controls
- Prepare and deliver monthly financial reports and performance summaries to project managers and finance stakeholders
- Manage revenue recognition and financial reporting for long-term projects in accordance with accounting standards
- Support audit and reporting processes by providing accurate financial records and supporting documentation
- Identify financial risks and variances, supporting corrective actions and mitigation planning
- Maintain accurate financial records within project and finance systems
- Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, policies, and reporting requirements
- Collaborate with project and finance teams to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy
- Key Achievements
- Strengthened financial reporting reliability through consistent reconciliation and monitoring of project financial data
- Improved forecast accuracy by proactively identifying and addressing cost variances
- Maintained strong financial governance across multiple project portfolios through structured reporting and control processes
Project Controller — Cyber Security Portfolio
DNV
Høvik
2022.06 - 2023.12
- Provided financial control and reporting support across a portfolio of more than 60 international projects, ensuring accurate financial data, compliance with internal controls, and timely reporting.
- Key Responsibilities
- Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and work-in-progress to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Maintain strong financial controls to ensure integrity of financial data across the project portfolio
- Reconcile financial information and investigate discrepancies to ensure reliable reporting
- Prepare financial reports and performance summaries to support project and finance decision-making
- Support audit and compliance activities by providing financial data and supporting documentation
- Manage project invoicing processes for Time & Materials and Fixed Price projects
- Maintain accurate project financial records within Oracle systems
- Identify risks and variances impacting project financial performance
- Collaborate with project and finance stakeholders to maintain reporting accuracy and compliance
- Key Achievements
- Delivered accurate financial reporting across a portfolio of 60+ international projects
- Supported improved financial governance through consistent monitoring and reconciliation of project data
- Strengthened reporting accuracy through structured financial control processes
Finance Coordinator — Global Back Office
DNV Digital Solutions
Høvik
2022.06 - 2023.01
- Issued accurate quotes and managed contract renewals and financial documentation
- Maintained compliance with financial processes and licensing agreements
- Supported invoicing and financial tracking activities
- Ensured financial records were accurate and aligned with contract requirements
- Maternity Cover
Finance Manager
Michael Rogers Property Management Company
Surrey
2019.01 - 2020.01
- Managed financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes
- Led implementation of a new company-wide financial management system
- Produced accurate financial reports and year-end accounts
- Managed accounts receivable, accounts payable, and credit control
- Supported audit processes and regulatory compliance
Property Accounts Manager
Bury Hill Estate Management
UK
2015.01 - 2019.01
- Managed accounting and financial reporting across a portfolio of more than 50 residential properties
- Delivered monthly profit and loss reporting and reconciliations
- Supported year-end accounts and audit processes
- Managed accruals, prepayments, and financial reporting activities
Education
Open Degree - Accounting, Law, and Social Science
Open University
LondonSkills
- Financial reporting and controls
- Data reconciliation and integrity
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Financial governance and compliance
- Audit support and documentation
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Cost monitoring and provision
- Revenue recognition
- Process improvement
- Financial systems management
- Stakeholder communication
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Oracle expertise
- Power BI proficiency
- Salesforce experience
- XBA familiarity
- Sage software skills
- QuickBooks competency
- Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
Affiliations
- Hockey, tennis and padel player
- Love to keep fit and just completed Hyrox for MacMillan in London Olympia
Timeline
Project Controller / Project Accountant
Autronica Fire & Safety
2024.03 - 2026.04
Project Controller — Cyber Security Portfolio
DNV
2022.06 - 2023.12
Finance Coordinator — Global Back Office
DNV Digital Solutions
2022.06 - 2023.01
Finance Manager
Michael Rogers Property Management Company
2019.01 - 2020.01
Property Accounts Manager
Bury Hill Estate Management
2015.01 - 2019.01
Open Degree - Accounting, Law, and Social Science
Open University