About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.
If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.
We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.
We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.
Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.
It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:
We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING
Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:
Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.
Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.
About the Job:
Kent is looking for an Accounts Officer on a permanent basis based in Mumbai. You will be responsible for the accurate recording and reconciliation of Banking transactions in Oracle ERP and be integral to the monthly closing process
Skills and Responsibilities
- Project creation in Oracle and project status changes including project closure.
- Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to gather necessary data for project establishment, including project scope, forecasts, budgets, timelines, and resource requirements.
- Create and manage contract development in the Oracle system to ensure accurate invoicing.
- Liaise with Project Managers to ensure all invoicing activities are completed accurately and on time.
- Preparation of Client required invoice supporting documentation.
- Preparation & submission of Invoices and credit notes on client (including portals). and finance systems.
- Timely invoicing to minimize DSO timeframe.
- Review and validate invoices, credit notes, purchase orders, and other financial documents for accuracy and compliance.
- Ensure all invoicing and project accounting activities comply with company policies and client requirements.
- Support audit and financial control processes through accurate record keeping and documentation.
- Provide status updates on invoicing progress, and outstanding actions.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Finance teams, and Cash Collections teams to resolve billing queries and support cash collection activities.
- Support with resolving timebooking and coding issues
- Prepare and distribute project related financial information and reports, including time and expense reporting.
Assist with as-building deliverables In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.
Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
- University Degree or currently studying for an accounting qualification
- Knowledge of VAT
- Oracle Fusion experience required
Communication:
- Excellent oral and written communication and skills
- Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills
Behavior/ Core Competencies:
- Leadership, Decision Making & Delegation
- Teamwork, Coordination, Planning and Organizing
- Flexibility / Adaptability
- Business Acumen, Client Focus
- Training and Mentoring & Innovation
- Working as per the Quality and Safety requirement & Standards.
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a global, multicultural environment.
- Flexibility in working hours to accommodate different time zones.
Software Tools
- Oracle Fusion experience required
HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
- Candidate should contribute to creating a workplace where everyone feels compelled to intervene whenever they observe an unsafe act or condition to ensure that everyone goes home safe and well and the environment is preserved in the successful operation of our business.
- Candidate should maintain the HSSEQ management system, and the tools required to implement it
Details about the role:
Location: Mumbai
Relocation required: Not Required
Travel required: Sometimes
Contract type: Permanent
Experience level: 3 to 5 Years
Why Join us?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- Health & Wellbeing Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Inclusion & Belonging Program
- Health insurance
- Work for a brand that's been in the industry for over 100 years
- Great Culture
- Safety-first culture with a collaborative and supportive team environment
- Opportunity to contribute to some of the largest and most impactful projects in the global energy sector
We foster an environment where you are challenged professionally and empowered to take the lead on your career development with the support and guidance of our Leaders. We’re committed to making sure that every single person uses their time with us to gain valuable experience and skills for their future, so why not pursue your career so why not pursue your career with us today!