Job Description
COUNTRYUKLOCATIONAberdeen - (Discovery House)EMPLOYMENT TYPEEmployeeREQUISITION NUMBERUK01428CLOSING DATEJul-27-2023
CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, is a global energy company with operations in Asia, Africa, the Americas and Europe. As one team, we are all united by our vision to deliver energy for all. Our successful growth as an upstream oil and gas producer has been achieved by consistently finding and developing world-class assets.
Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long-term value. Our growth strategy is to safely and sustainably develop our high-quality portfolio to deliver energy for all.
At CNOOC International, we take pride in our corporate culture. From East to West, we foster an ethical, responsible and safety-first mindset to build trust among our stakeholders.
Bold ideas, diverse perspectives and the determination to fuel our success are what set us apart. Working for us means no matter what you do, you have the opportunity to make an immediate impact.
CNOOC International is one of the largest and most reputable oil producers in the UK North Sea, contributing more than 25% of the UK’s oil production and 10% of the country’s energy needs. We are the operator of the Buzzard, Golden Eagle and Scott platforms. Our business strategy is to maximize the value of our existing portfolio while creating new opportunities for global growth.
The position of Inventory Accountant will be part of the Operations Accounting team and will be based in the Aberdeen office
The Operations Accounting team is seeking a part - qualified accountant to join the team, who shows initiative, is a quick learner and demonstrates a commitment to effective teamwork
You will be a confident communicator who can support the Supply Chain Department; provide financial advice and constructively challenge to deliver value for the function.
The Organisation has a continuous improvement culture, therefore a strong focus on learning, utilising focused training and on the job experience to enhance skills for both current and future roles.
As a part of the Operations Accounting Team, this role is responsible for inventory and the integrity of associated account balances and their timely analysis and reconciliation.
This is a great opportunity for someone with planning and problem-solving skills who can work independently with various stakeholders.
The role also provides the opportunity to demonstrate initiative in identifying and implementing process improvements to ensure we deliver fit for purpose high quality service.
To ensure you are continually learning, growing and being challenged, this position offers a unique opportunity for a potential move into another role within the CNOOC Finance team after an agreed period to further develop a well-rounded knowledge base of the function.
Process Improvement & Communication
- Proactively identify gaps in processes or opportunities for improvement. Work with multiple stakeholders to agree and implement an improvement plan.
- Document and streamline processes so they are optimised to enable increased focus on value added activities.
Inventory
- Be a self-starter who can work with key stakeholders within the Supply Chain Department and represent financial matters.
- Be accountable for validating inventory disposals including related approvals and preparing and recording related invoices to third parties.
- Ensure compliance with SOX and internal controls through monitoring and reporting on inventory balances, partnering with Cost Management & Supply Chain colleagues to ensure accurate recording of Inventory materials and ensuring existing processes are kept up to date.
- Be a confident communicator who can pro-actively monitor inventory balances and engage with Supply Chain on timely repair / disposal of obsolete or surplus materials
- Have a strong attention to detail to prepare reconciliations of Inventory Balances to ensure accuracy and proactively bring any irregularities to resolution.
- Have a ‘can do attitude’ to support the Inventory Management teams on Annual Physical Counts, review and validate reconciliations, verifying that count results are transacted correctly and proactively supporting any related audits.
- Be able to work independently and show initiative to maintain accounting application procedures for the Inventory Repair, Obsolescence, Capital/Insurance/Critical Spares
- Be an effective team player who can support the broader team to provide monthly Drilling and Production Materials Inventory Status Reports including Repairs, Obsolescence, Scrap & Write-offs
- Have strong problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve complicated Inventory accounting issues
- Other ad-hoc duties as required.
- The successful candidate will be part of a team so providing support and vacation cover for other team members is essential. This also provides opportunities for cross training and learning across the team.
- Personal drive to deliver work to high standards with strong self-review.
- Ability to plan and prioritise to meet tight, sometimes conflicting deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills (both interpersonal and written).
- Self-confident, self-aware, approachable, flexible and independent “can do” attitude that accommodates a proven track record of creating and implementing improvements and solutions.
At a minimum, you have:
- You will have a related degree or equivalent experience
- Part qualified Accountant. The company will consider a study package for those looking to qualify.
Please provide an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role by COB 27th July 2023
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No agency or telephone inquiries please.
Only applicants who are authorized to work in the UK, without company sponsorship, on a full-time, permanent basis will be considered.
Applicants who are authorized to work in the UK indefinitely without company sponsorship will be given first consideration.
Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
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