JOB DESCRIPTION

NOV Africa is seeking a temporary General Ledger Accountant to support our accounting team based in Cape Town. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing accounting activities, document collection, and financial reporting. We welcome applications from newly graduated candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting and Statutory

• Assist with organizing and preparation and filing of information as required for statutory and tax audits in respective countries.
• Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls (SOX).
• Supporting the preparation and execution of the IFRS statutory audit

Activities below can be performed on a "as needed" basis

Accounts Receivable and Payable: • Perform monthly reconciliation of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ledger accounts • Align General Ledger with AR and AP sub-system balances • Process payments through the ERP system and reconcile financial statements

Inter-company Accounting: • Collect inter-company (IC) invoices and supporting documentation from partners • Accrue unprocessed IC invoices • Reconcile inter-company balances with partner entities • Forward unprocessed invoices to the accounts payable team

Fixed Assets and Lease Accounting: • Ensure alignment between General Ledger and Fixed Asset/Lease sub-systems

General Ledger and Month-End Reporting: • Prepare and process journal entries with comprehensive supporting documentation • Maintain Balance Sheet Reconciliations in compliance with corporate standards • Follow up on and resolve balance sheet reconciliation items within specified timelines • Execute monthly closing procedures • Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules according to the monthly close schedule • Provide support for ad-hoc requests and cost analysis • Contribute to specific functional projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (minimum third year) in Accounting or Finance

• Honours degree in Accounting or Finance (advantageous, but not essential)

Experience:

• General administration, analyst, and accounting experience preferred

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of accounting theory

• Proficiency with ERP systems

• Proficient in Microsoft applications and email

• Fluent in English (French language skills advantageous)

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