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 experienced Financial Accountant based in Iraq to administer the financial operations of our projects in Iraq. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, strong accounting software skills and the ability to navigate the complexities of the local market. You will work closely with the finance team in Basrah, Iraq and our central finance team in Abu Dhabi, UAE to manage the companies financial operations

Skills and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

Payroll:

Processing : calculate salaries, deductions, and withholdings, process payrolls and liaise with the banks to ensure it is performed within deadlinesRecord keeping : maintain accurate payroll records and files, update general ledger and payroll systemsIssue resolution : resolve payroll discrepancies and address employee inquiresReview of Bank charges deduction claim from employees to be considered in the subsequent payroll.Reporting : generate payroll reports for management review

Supplier Management:

Assist with the onboarding of suppliers to the supplier platform.Within Oracle doing the 3-way match to ensure invoices are eligible for paymentPaying suppliers in accordance with the payment termsDealing with supplier queriesCoordinate with vendor for WHT pledge lettersPreparing reports for management

Petty Cash & Bank:

Petty cash custodianReview of petty cash requests before disbursement, updating petty cash register, requesting top-up as needed and preparation of GL entries to record petty cash transactions.Reconciliation of local Bank accounts and recording necessary GL entries.

Accounting and reporting (AR/AP/GL):

Perform daily book-keeping requirements as neededRecording local vendor invoices in Oracle Fusion and processing payments.Recording client invoices in Oracle Fusion and allocating remittances.Adhoc GL entries as needed.Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management.Assist with the preparation of cashflow reportsMonitor cash flow, DSO and ensure liquidity.

Audit & Compliance:

Assist with external and GCT / social security department audits.Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and financial policies.Ensure adherence to company financial policiesStaying informed about changes in local Iraqi tax and accounting regulations and communicating this to the greater teamTranslation of General Ledger to Arabic for tax filing purposes.

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:

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

Part qualified / qualified Iraqi tax accountantRelevant third level qualification in Accounting, Finance, etc.

Communication:

Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

3+ years’ experience in an Iraqi finance team with Construction / O&G industries / big 4 background preferredFluent in English and Arabic.Experience with Oracle accounting system would be a plusExcellent mathematical skills; management experience; integrity; honesty; understanding of data privacy standards; exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities

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.

Details about the role:

Location: Basra, Iraq
Relocation required: No
Travel required: To Baghdad for any Tax/Statutory office/Tax agent/Lawyers office visits, to UAE Corporate office only if needed
Contract type: Permanent
Experience level: Refer above