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Kent Recruitment

Junior Cost Controller

Location
CHANNELVIEW, United States
Category
Project controls
Date Published
28/04/25
Status
Open
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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.

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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:

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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 a Junior Cost Analyst.

You will provide support to our client's Regional Project Controls groups in supporting their Capital Projects organization.

You will support the following manufacturing sites: Bayport, TX, Channelview, TX, La Porte, TX and Pipeline operations.

Basic Job Requirements

This position will provide general assistance to the members of the project controls group in supporting the cost management of capital projects. Typical capital portfolio includes concurrent support of multiple projects at multiple sites for individual projects (most less than $10MM). Key roles and responsibilities include:

  • Active participation in the overall cost control process through the life cycle of the project.
  • Creates/modifies purchase requisitions based on appropriate Procurement Strategy and alignment with TIC (Total Installed Cost) Estimate accounts, WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) coding, and appropriate tax jurisdiction.
  • Monitor/maintain WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) statuses for projects and ensure timely closure as projects transition from phase to phase.
  • Reconcile vendor cost reports with charges actualized in SAP (System Applications & Products Program). Work to resolve discrepancies.
  • Monitors and resolves blocked and parked invoices. Works directly with contractors/vendors and LYB Accounts Payable to resolve invoice issues.
  • Supports project closure by identifying/resolving GR/IR (goods received/invoice received) imbalances, closing out project purchase orders. Monitors quantity and timeliness of project closure for the site.
  • Monitor labor recovery entries to ensure time entries are coded in accordance with the guidelines.
  • Provides assistance to project teams as needed.

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.

These job requirements are the minimum basics of this job role. The Client will provide you further details of your job requirements upon mobilizing. 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 needs of the Client 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.

Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

  • Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and the aptitude to work cross functionally
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision and effectively manage multiple/changing priorities within strict timelines
  • Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills
  • Strong computer skills including knowledge in SAP, Microsoft Office Products with advanced knowledge in Excel
  • Knowledge in Accounting principles is preferred

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.

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